There are currently 1537 clinical trials in Baltimore, Maryland looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland and Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins. 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.
RRx-001 for Reducing Oral Mucositis in Patients Receiving Chemotherapy and Radiation for Head and Neck Cancer
NCT05966194
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine if RRx-001, which is added on to the cisplatin and radiation treatment, reduces the incidence of severe oral mucositis in patients with head and neck cancers. All patients in this study will receive 7 weeks of standard of care radiation therapy given with the chemotherapy agent, cisplatin. Patients will receive RRx-001 or placebo before start of standard of care treatment.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/12/2024
Locations: Sandra and Malcolm Berman Cancer Institute, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Oral Mucositis
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Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia
NCT06288763
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to determine if nerve transfer surgeries improve upper extremity function and quality of life in patients with a high level cervical spinal cord injury. Participants will: * undergo standard of care pre- and post-op testing and study exams * complete pre- and post-questionnaires * undergo standard of care nerve transfer surgeries * follow-up with surgeon at 6/12/18/24/36 and potentially at 48 months * attend therapy at local therapist for up to 2 years p... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
11/11/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Cervical Spinal Cord Injury, Tetraplegia
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Tesamorelin to Improve Functional Outcomes After Peripheral Nerve Injury
NCT03150511
Recruiting
The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy of tesamorelin as a therapy for peripheral nerve injuries. The investigators hypothesize that treatment with tesamorelin will result in faster and more substantial recovery of motor and sensory function following surgical repair of injured peripheral nerves. Patients with upper extremity nerve injuries will be randomly assigned to receive either tesamorelin treatment or no treatment. Assessments for nerve regeneration, muscle function, a... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Sami Tuffaha, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Peripheral Nerve Injuries
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Tamibarotene Plus Azacitidine in Participants With Newly Diagnosed RARA-positive Higher-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndrome
NCT04797780
Recruiting
This study compares the efficacy of Tamibarotene in combination with azacitidine to azacitidine in combination with placebo in participants who are Retinoic Acid Receptor Alpha (RARA) positive, and newly diagnosed with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (HR-MDS), and who have not received treatment for this diagnosis. The primary goal of the study is to compare the complete remission rate between the two treatment arms.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Estrogen Supplementation and Bone Health in Women With CF
NCT05704036
Recruiting
The goal of this study is to learn about the role of estrogen and other hormones in bone development in adolescent and young adult women with cystic fibrosis (CF). The study has two main components, an observational study and a feasibility sub-study. The main questions it aims to answer are: * How do different forms of hormonal contraception (e.g. birth control pill or other progesterone only methods) impact bone health? * Is a study of transdermal estradiol (estrogen skin patches) feasible in... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
Between 0 years and 100 years
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Cystic Fibrosis, Hypoestrogenism
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Escitalopram and Language Intervention for Subacute Aphasia
NCT03843463
Recruiting
In this project, the investigators will investigate the effects of a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI), escitalopram, on augmenting language therapy effectiveness, as measured by naming untrained pictures and describing pictures, in individuals with aphasia in the acute and subacute post stroke period (i.e., within three months post stroke).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 99 years
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Aphasia, Stroke
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Psilocybin-assisted Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder
NCT06660381
Recruiting
This pilot study will evaluate the therapeutic potential of psilocybin in people with Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). This study will examine the impact of psilocybin treatment on cannabis use and related variables in 12 people with CUD. This is an open-label proof-of-concept trial in which participants will complete a 12-week course of study treatment including two psilocybin sessions with psychological support, and follow-up assessments 3 and 6 months after the first psilocybin session.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Cannabis Use Disorder
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Evaluation of the Electronic Cigarette Withdrawal Syndrome
NCT06066996
Recruiting
The goal of this project is to rigorously evaluate the nature of e-cigarette withdrawal in exclusive e-cigarette users during a monitored abstinence period and the role of nicotine in the expression of this withdrawal syndrome.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: E-cigarette Use, Withdrawal
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Connecting Friends and Health Workers to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination in Latino Communities
NCT06128928
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to find out which approach works better in getting more of the friends and connections of Latino adults get vaccinated against COVID-19. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can teaching people to use motivational interviewing help more friends and connections of Latino adults get the COVID-19 vaccine compared to just giving information about the vaccine? 2. What are the things that make it easier or harder for Latinos and networks to get the... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: COVID-19, Vaccine
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FUSION: A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of ION363 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Participants With Fused in Sarcoma Mutations (FUS-ALS)
NCT04768972
Recruiting
The primary purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of ION363 on clinical function and survival in carriers of fused in sarcoma mutations with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (FUS-ALS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
10 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/08/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
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Cannabidiol (CBD) in Adults With ASD
NCT05015439
Recruiting
There are no FDA approved treatments for use in adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), many of whom have distressing anxiety, mood disturbances, sleep problems, and agitation. Some researchers and individuals with ASD have noted that cannabidiol (CBD) is beneficial for those psychiatric problems. This study is to learn more about the effectiveness and safety of CBD in the treatment of psychiatric problems in adults with ASD. The study will last 14 weeks total, during which six weeks partici... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/07/2024
Locations: JHBMC, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Autism Spectrum Disorder
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The ACES Study for Aseptic Pleural Effusion
NCT06210685
Recruiting
The study will enroll recurrent aseptic pleural effusion patients who are designated by their physician as needing treatment to control the fluid. Baseline assessment will include a history and physical, chest imaging and quality of life questionnaires. After ACES implantation, patients will remain under hospital care for general observation as per standard-of-care before being discharged home with access to electronic diaries for tracking pain and dyspnea.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/05/2024
Locations: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
Conditions: Pleural Effusion
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