There are currently 450 clinical trials in Kansas City, Kansas looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Kansas Cancer Center, Kansas University Medical Center and Kansas Masonic Cancer Research Institute at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Whether you're a healthy volunteer looking to participate in paid medical research or seeking trials related to a specific condition, the city provides a diverse range of opportunities near you.
Feasibility and Safety of Ketamine for Suicidal Patients in the Emergency Department
NCT06085937
Recruiting
There is currently no readily available pharmacologic intervention for suicidal ideation, a true psychiatric emergency, in the Emergency Department (ED). Investigators aim to trial low-dose, intravenous ketamine, a drug with well-established use in treatment-resistant depression, for patients who present to the ED with suicidal ideation.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
09/25/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Strawberry Hill Campus, Kansas City, Kansas +1 locations
Conditions: Suicide, Suicidal Ideation, Depression
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Effect of Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery on Functional Reach
NCT06258161
Recruiting
Adult spinal deformity (ASD) is a common spinal condition that often impacts an individual's ability to stand and maintain an upright posture. Poor balance often limits an individual's ability to perform basic activities of daily life (ADL) and can lead to disability. Current considerations of correcting ASD to improve balance focus on the amount of sway that one exhibits during normal standing. However, current tests do not provide insight into the limits of balance during normal ADL. The goal... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/24/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Scoliosis, Scoliosis Kyphosis
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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment with Zilretta Vs. Kenalog in the Context of Type II Diabetes
NCT06478186
Recruiting
A Phase 2 Randomized Study to Evaluate the Effects of triamcinolone acetonide extended-release (TA-ER; Zilretta) vs. triamcinolone acetonide immediate-release (TA-IR; Kenalog) on Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Subjects with Knee Osteoarthritis. Subjects should have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) with HbA1C ≤9 that is managed without insulin and have been diagnosed with symptomatic unilateral or bilateral osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, based on clinical and radiological criteria (if bilatera... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
40 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/17/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Osteoarthritis, Knee, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
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Optimizing Pharmacologic Treatment for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (OPTimize NOW): A Symptom-Based Dosing Approach
NCT05980260
Recruiting
This clinical trial will help us learn more about how to best care for babies with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome, also called NOWS. Babies with NOWS often have tremors, a hard time sleeping, excessive crying, and trouble feeding. Some babies that have NOWS need medicine. Doctors have two ways of providing medicine that are widely used today: 1. Scheduled opioid taper approach. The baby gets medicine at regular times. As symptoms get better, the amount of medicine the baby gets decreases u... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 hour and 48 hours
Trial Updated:
09/13/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Neonatal Opiate Withdrawal Syndrome
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Post Approval Study - Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of the WEB Device
NCT04839705
Recruiting
A prospective, multicenter, single arm, interventional study. The target patient population for this study are adult subjects with WNBAs of the anterior and posterior intracranial circulation. The primary effectiveness outcome of the study is adequate intracranial aneurysm occlusion on the 1 year angiogram as adjudicated by a core laboratory.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Wide Neck Bifurcation Intracranial Aneurysms
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Encore PFO Closure Device - The PerFOrm Trial
NCT05537753
Recruiting
The objective of this study is to establish reasonable assurance of safety, effectiveness, and noninferiority of the Encore PFO closure device when compared to any investigator chosen FDA-approved PFO closure device.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 60 years
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Patent Foramen Ovale, Cryptogenic Stroke
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Strength Training and Muscle Lipids
NCT06480747
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is examine the effects of 8 weeks (3 days/week) of resistance exercise training in children 8 to 10 years of age on muscle strength and power, motor unit activation, and lipid profiles of the vastus lateralis.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 8 years and 10 years
Trial Updated:
09/06/2024
Locations: Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Healthy
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ESPBs Vs TAPs for Satisfactory Analgesia Following DIEP Surgery
NCT06091241
Recruiting
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosed in American women . For patients who have undergone surgical mastectomy, autologous breast reconstruction is an alternative option to breast implants. Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator (DIEP) flaps are the gold standard for autologous breast reconstruction . Effective pain control following surgery is imperative and ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane blocks (TAPs) with the infiltration of local anesthetics, such a bu... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
09/05/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Pain
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International Weight Control Registry
NCT04907396
Recruiting
The IWCR is a global scientific study aimed at better understanding the opportunities and barriers for reducing the prevalence of obesity by collecting information from people who have experience with weight management in their everyday lives. The investigators seek to gather information on a wide range of weight management experiences, ranging from weight loss and weight loss maintenance to weight gain and inability to lose weight.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/03/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Weight Loss, Overweight, Obesity
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Testing Swim Instruction for Autistic Children
NCT06216613
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of a specialized swimming and water-safety program (Sensory Enhanced Aquatics) and standard swimming lessons for autistic children. The main question\[s\]it aims to answer are: * Do Sensory Enhanced Aquatics and standard swimming lessons improve swimming and water-safety skills of autistic children? * Which participant characteristics are associated with the highest post-intervention swim skills and water safety across both groups? Part... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 5 years and 9 years
Trial Updated:
09/03/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Autism
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Carbohydrate Ingestion Prior to Surgery (CIPS)
NCT06057532
Recruiting
The objective is to determine the impact of taking a specialized form of carbohydrate in the immediate preoperative period on metabolic markers, surgical outcomes and patient health. Patients will be randomized to receive a specialized sports drink or a standard sports drink. Patients will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on their upper arm to measure glucose throughout surgery and during the post-operative period.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
08/30/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Health System, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Urologic Surgical Procedures, Carbohydrate Loading, Preoperative Care
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Ultrasound Guided Radiofrequency Ablation of the Occipital Nerve
NCT06583122
Recruiting
Study an ultrasound guided approach to radiofrequency ablation of the occipital nerve that makes it possible to see the needle during treatment procedure. It is hoped this will reduce the amount of pain after the standard of care procedure.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
08/30/2024
Locations: University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas
Conditions: Nerve Pain
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