District Of Columbia is currently home to 912 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Washington, Washington, D.C., Washington DC and Washington, Dc. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
Brain-based Understanding of Individual Language Differences After Stroke
NCT04991519
Recruiting
Strokes often cause a loss of communication ability, referred to as aphasia, as well as cognitive difficulties. Each stroke survivor has a unique pattern of strengths and weaknesses in communication and cognition, and a unique course of recovery. The BUILD study aims to understand the brain basis of these individual differences in stroke outcome. Participants with stroke as well as controls matched in age, educational background, race, and sex are examined using a combination of standardized and... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/27/2021
Locations: Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Aphasia, Stroke, Alexia
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Prospective US Radiofrequency SUI Trial
NCT04720352
Recruiting
PURSUIT: Prospective US Radiofrequency SUI Trial (VI-17-06) is a prospective, randomized, sham controlled, double blind study in premenopausal women with stress urinary incontinence. The study will be conducted in 390 subjects, randomized 2:1 with active or sham treatment. Study duration is 12 months post treatment. The primary objective is to evaluate the efficacy of the Viveve treatment, SUI protocol, in improving mild to moderate stress urinary incontinence (SUI), assessed using the 1-hour Pa... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
07/19/2021
Locations: Emerson Clinical Research Institute, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Urinary Incontinence, Stress
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Multi-Center Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Sildenafil Cream (3.6%) in Premenopausal Patients With Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
NCT04948151
Recruiting
This study is looking to minimize side effects, while maintaining and potentially improving the therapeutic benefit to patients suffering from Female Sexual Arousal Disorder by providing a topical preparation of Sildenafil locally to the vulvar-vaginal tissue.
Gender:
Female
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/24/2021
Locations: Intimmedicine Specialists, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
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Slow Heart Registry of Fetal Immune-mediated High Degree Heart Block
NCT04559425
Recruiting
Few studies are specifically designed to address health concerns that are already relevant during pregnancy. The consequence is a lack of evidence on best clinical practice. This includes mothers and their babies when pregnancy is complicated by an abnormally slow heart rate due to maternal antibody-mediated heart disease in the unborn baby (fetus). Since the late seventies, it has been possible to detect and monitor fetal disease by ultrasound images and to treat selected conditions with pharma... Read More
Gender:
Female
Ages:
Between 16 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
06/10/2021
Locations: Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Heart Block Complete, Heart Block Second Degree
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NCI SBIR Contract for Patient Navigation Tool Prototype Development
NCT04892927
Recruiting
GMG ArcData will create a mobile-based application to improve communications and data exchange among patients and navigators involved in new pancreas surgery oncology episodes of care. Functionality will align with care processes using smartphone and the EHR patient portal. GMG will apply user-centered design theory and behavioral psychology approaches to co-design, develop, and test usability of features that optimize patient navigators-patient encounters on scheduling issues, nutrition guidanc... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/14/2021
Locations: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Pancreas Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Patient Engagement
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The Impact of Intraoperative Stretching Microbreaks on Otolaryngologists
NCT04806308
Recruiting
There have been numerous survey-based and observational studies reporting a high percentage of otolaryngologists suffering from work-related musculoskeletal symptoms, in which more than half attributed to poor ergonomics in the operating room. Interventions have been implemented in the past to alleviate ergonomic hazards in general surgery such as intra-operative stretch breaks. However, there has not yet been an intervention done to alleviate ergonomic hazards in otolaryngologists. Our study ai... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
03/16/2021
Locations: Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Postural; Strain
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Saffron as Anti Inflammatory Agent In Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
NCT04749576
Recruiting
Nutritional Saffron supplement has been widely used as food supplement and has known anti-depressant and anti-inflammatory activities. It is generally consumed as stigmas in drinks or dishes. The investigators use saffron extract in patients with colitis for 8 weeks.
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
02/08/2021
Locations: Howard University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Ulcerative Colitis
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Post-procedural Pain Associated With 5 Versus 20 Intravesical Injections of Onabotulinumtoxin A
NCT04305743
Recruiting
Currently, in clinical practice there has been no standardization in the number of injections a single dose of intradetrusor onabotulinumtoxin A is administered in. Given the increasing use of this treatment modality, the aim of this study is to compare outcomes for patients given a 100 unit dose of onabotulinumtoxin A split into 5 as compared to 20 injections for the treatment of overactive bladder or urgency urinary incontinence refractory to medical treatment.
Gender:
Female
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/03/2020
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Urinary Bladder, Overactive, Incontinence, Urge, Incontinence, Urinary, Urinary Urge Incontinence, Urinary Frequency More Than Once at Night, Nocturia
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Patient Registry of Blind Subjects With Sleep-related Problems
NCT01195558
Recruiting
Non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder (Non-24) is a condition experienced primarily by totally blind individuals that results in abnormal night sleep patterns and chronic daytime sleepiness. This is a research protocol to develop a patient registry of subjects who may suffer from Non-24 and who are blind. Subjects participate in the study through a phone survey. This registry will be used to better understand, sleep related problems in blind individuals, including the investigation of a potential trea... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/22/2020
Locations: Vanda Pharmaceuticals, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Sleep-wake Disorder in Blind Individuals
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Cerclage for Twins With Short Cervical Length ≤ 15mm
NCT03340688
Recruiting
This is a multicenter randomized study designed to determine if ultrasound indicated cerclage reduces the incidence of spontaneous preterm birth <34 weeks in asymptomatic women with twin gestations and cervical length ≤15mm, diagnosed by transvaginal ultrasound between 16 to 23 6/7 weeks of gestation.
Gender:
Female
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
04/23/2020
Locations: George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Twin Pregnancy With Antenatal Problem, Preterm Birth, Short Cervix
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Randomized Trial of the Neochord DS1000 System Versus Open Surgical Repair
NCT02803957
Recruiting
The objective of this trial is to assess the safety and effectiveness of the study device in subjects with degenerative mitral valve disease receiving a mitral valve repair without cardiopulmonary bypass (treatment group) when compared to subjects receiving mitral valve repair using standard surgical techniques with cardiopulmonary bypass (control group).
Gender:
All
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
12/04/2019
Locations: MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Mitral Valve Insufficiency
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DC Longitudinal Study on Aging and Specimen Bank
NCT03702907
Recruiting
The Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, part of the Department of Neurology, is conducting pilot studies of the feasibility of various diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment and other neurodegenerative diseases. Further, this study is assessing longitudinal changes in biological, lifestyle, and cognitive assessment collection. The primary goal of this study is to examine the feasibility of biochemical assays, genetic testing, and cognitive and lifestyle... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
45 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/23/2019
Locations: Georgetown University Memory Disorders Program, Washington, District of Columbia
Conditions: Alzheimer Disease, Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Aging, Aging Disorder
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