There are currently 1875 clinical trials in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Pennsylvania, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Cancer Center and Thomas Jefferson University. 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.
Comparison of Methods of Pulmonary Blood Flow Augmentation in Neonates: Shunt Versus Stent (The COMPASS Trial)
NCT05268094
Recruiting
COMPASS is a prospective multicenter randomized interventional trial. Participants with ductal-dependent pulmonary blood flow will be randomized to receive either a systemic-to-pulmonary artery shunt or ductal artery stent. Block randomization will be performed by center and by single vs. two ventricle status. Participants will be followed through the first year of life.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 1 day and 30 days
Trial Updated:
02/18/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Congenital Heart Disease in Children
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Tadekinig Alfa (IL-18BP) Rescue Therapy for CAR T Cell Related Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and HLH-like Syndrome
NCT05306080
Recruiting
This is a pilot, open-label study to assess the safety and feasibility of using investigational drug(s) as rescue therapies for CAR T cell related CRS and HLH-like syndrome (CRHLS).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/18/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: CRS - Cytokine Release Syndrome, HLH
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Intravitreal Faricimab Injections or Fluocinolone Acetonide (0.19 Mg) Intravitreal Implants Vs Observation for Prevention of VA Loss Due to Radiation Retinopathy
NCT05844982
Recruiting
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of intravitreal faricimab or fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) intravitreal implant compared with observation on long-term visual acuity following treatment of choroidal melanoma with iodine-125 plaque brachytherapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/18/2025
Locations: Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Radiation Retinopathy, Visual Impairment
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ATSN-201 Gene Therapy in RS1-Associated X-linked Retinoschisis
NCT05878860
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the safety and tolerability of ATSN-201 in male subjects ≥ 6 years of age with RS1-associated X-linked retinoschisis (XLRS).
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
6 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/18/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: X-linked Retinoschisis
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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation + Language Therapy to Treat Mild Aphasia
NCT06842745
Recruiting
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) combined with Speech-Language Therapy (SLT) is an effective treatment for mild aphasia in persons with chronic stroke. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can TMS combined with SLT improve conversational speech and comprehension? 2. Can we identify specific behavioral and biological characteristics that would benefit most from the TMS and SLT treatment? Researchers will compare real TMS... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 40 years and 85 years
Trial Updated:
02/18/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Aphasia, Stroke, Aphasia Following Cerebral Infarction, Aphasia, Acquired
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Follow-up Automatically vs. As-Needed Comparison (FAAN-C) Trial
NCT05471908
Recruiting
Compare the effectiveness of automatic vs as-needed (PRN) post-hospitalization follow-up for children who are hospitalized for common infections.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and below
Trial Updated:
02/17/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Pneumonia, Urinary Tract Infections, Soft Tissue Infections, Gastroenteritis
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) for Sleep Apnea in Pregnancy
NCT03487185
Recruiting
A randomized controlled trial of 1,500 women to assess whether treatment of obstructive sleep apnea with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in pregnancy will result in a reduction in the rate of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/14/2025
Locations: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Obstructive Sleep Apnea of Adult, Preeclampsia, Obstetrical Complications
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A Pilot Study of Larotrectinib for Newly-Diagnosed High-Grade Glioma with NTRK Fusion
NCT04655404
Recruiting
This is a pilot study that will evaluate disease status in children that have been newly diagnosed high-grade glioma with TRK fusion. The evaluation will occur after 2 cycles of the medication (Larotrectinib) have been given. The study will also evaluate the safety of larotrectinib when given with chemotherapy in your children; as well as the safety larotrectinib when given post-focal radiation therapy.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and below
Trial Updated:
02/14/2025
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: High Grade Glioma, Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma
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Neoadjuvant Pembrolizumab and IO102-103 for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Head and Neck (SCCHN).
NCT05977907
Recruiting
This research is being done to see if it is safe to give investigational combination of study drugs (Pembrolizumab and IO102-103) before surgery to people with surgically resectable (removable) newly diagnosed or recurrent metastatic SCCHN. This will be done by watching participants closely for possible side effects from Pembrolizumab and IO102-103. In addition, participants will be monitored for any delays to their surgery due to the study drugs.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/14/2025
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
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Clinical Outcomes Study of the Nexel Total Elbow
NCT02469662
Recruiting
The objectives of the study are to confirm safety and performance of the Zimmer Nexel Total Elbow when used in primary or revision total elbow replacement.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/13/2025
Locations: Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Elbow Joint Destruction, Post-traumatic Lesions, Ankylosed Joints, Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis, Joint Instability or Loss of Motion, Acute Comminuted Articular Fracture of Elbow Joint Surfaces, Bone Loss Contributing to Elbow Instability, Bilateral Ankylosis From Causes Other Than Active Sepsis, Post-traumatic Arthritis, Degenerative Arthritis
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Using Re-inforcement Learning to Automatically Adapt a Remote Therapy Intervention (RTI) for Reducing Adolescent Violence Involvement
NCT04850274
Recruiting
This study will use a randomized control trial (RCT) design to administer two versions of a multisession remote behavioral intervention for youth seeking Emergency Department care for a violent injury with the goal to reduce their violence involvement and associated negative behaviors and consequences. The study examines two versions of the remote therapy intervention - a standard RTI (S-RTI) and an Artificial Intelligence RTI (AI-RTI). The application of a just-in-time adaptive strategy to addr... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 14 years and 24 years
Trial Updated:
02/13/2025
Locations: HUP and PPMC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Violence, Substance Use, Criminal Behavior, Violence in Adolescence
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Supporting Family Caregivers of Persons With Dementia
NCT05336344
Recruiting
Based on preliminary work, whereby investigators examined pain management challenges and needs of caregivers of hospice patients with dementia, this team designed a cognitive behavioral intervention informed by the relational model of stress, entitled ENCODE (Empowering Caregivers of Patients with Dementia) to assist caregivers in effectively identifying and communicating their pain management challenges and needs. The investigators propose a 5-year randomized clinical trial in which caregivers... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
02/13/2025
Locations: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Caregiver Stress Syndrome, Anxiety, Depression
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