There are currently 1195 clinical trials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania looking for participants to engage in research studies. Trials are conducted at various facilities, including University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Alleghany General Hospital and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh UPMC. 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.
Intralesional 5-Fluorouracil (5FU), Topical Calcipotriene Treatment for SCC
NCT03370406
Recruiting
This clinical trial proposes to evaluate a relatively unexplored approach to treatment of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on the lower extremities. The strategy is to directly and specifically deliver drug to the tumor. For the proposed phase I clinical trial, the investigators will perform intralesional injections of a well characterized, potent chemotherapeutic agent 5-fluorouracil (5FU) with and without a topical application of 0.005% calcipotriene cream to kill topically accessible SCC cells.... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: St. Margaret Hospital Dermatology, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Carcinoma, Squamous Cell
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Regional Radiotherapy in Biomarker Low-Risk Node Positive and T3N0 Breast Cancer
NCT03488693
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects on low risk breast cancer receiving usual care that includes regional radiation therapy, with receiving no regional radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if not giving this type of radiation treatment works as well at preventing breast cancer from coming back.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
35 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania +6 locations
Conditions: Breast Cancer
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Retrospective Outcomes Study
NCT03664609
Recruiting
The primary objective of this study is to characterize real-world clinical outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) using retrospective review of de-identified patient records.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Parkinson Disease, Essential Tremor, Dystonia
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The PERSEVERE Study
NCT06588634
Recruiting
RCT of High-Risk Pulmonary Embolism Comparing FlowTriever System vs. Standard of Care
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Thromboembolism
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Study to Learn More About the Safety and Effectiveness of the Drug VITRAKVI During Routine Use in Patients With TRK Fusion Cancer Which is Locally Advanced or Spread From the Place Where it Started to Other Places in the Body
NCT04142437
Recruiting
In this observational study researcher want to learn more about the effectiveness of drug VITRAKVI (generic name: larotrectinib) and how well the drug is tolerated during routine use in patients with TRK fusion cancer which is locally advanced or spread from the place where it started to other places in the body. TRK fusion cancer is a term used to describe a variety of common and rare cancers that are caused by a change to the NTRK (Neurotrophic Tyrosine Kinase) gene called a fusion. During thi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Locally Advanced or Metastatic Solid Tumor Harboring an NTRK Gene Fusion
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Thoraflex Hybrid and Relay Extension Post-Approval Study
NCT05639400
Recruiting
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate the Thoraflex Hybrid device alone and in combination with the RelayPro NBS stent-graft in the treatment of aortic disease affecting the aortic arch and descending aorta with or without involvement of the ascending aorta. Patients who undergo treatment with the Thoraflex Hybrid device with or without extension with a RelayPro NBS stent-graft will be eligible for enrolment and study activities and follow-up regime will follow standard care at ea... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Thoracic Diseases, Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic Dissection
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A Study to Assess Adverse Events and Change in Disease Activity in Participants With Platinum-Resistant Advanced High-Grade Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, or Fallopian Tube Cancers With High Folate Receptor-Alpha Expression Treated With Intravenously (IV) Infused Mirvetuximab Soravtansine
NCT06682988
Recruiting
Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The purpose of this study is to assess the safety and efficacy of for Mirvetuximab Soravtansine in participants with platinum-resistant advanced high-grade epithelial ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer (platinum-resistant ovarian cancer) (PROC) whose tumors express a high level of folate receptor alpha (FRα). Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (MIRV) is an investigational antibody drug conj... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Allegheny Health Network West Penn Hospital /ID# 272267, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Advanced High-Grade Epithelial Ovarian, Primary Peritoneal, Fallopian Tube Cancers, High Folate Receptor-Alpha Expression, Platinum Resistant
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Imaging Speech in Neurotypical Adults and Individuals With Cerebellar Stroke
NCT06458153
Recruiting
The goal of this research study is to learn how the brain areas that plan and control movement interact with the areas responsible for hearing and perceiving speech in healthy adults and people who have had cerebellar strokes. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. What regions of the brain's sensory systems show changes in their activity related to speech? 2. To what extent do these regions help listeners detect and correct speech errors? 3. What is the role of the cerebellum (a part of... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Stroke, Cerebellum
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Study to Evaluate Safety of RTx-015 Injection in Retinitis Pigmentosa or Choroideremia Patients (ENVISION)
NCT06460844
Recruiting
A Phase 1, open-label, non-randomized, dose-escalation study, where approximately 18 eligible patients with retinitis pigmentosa or choroideremia will be enrolled sequentially in up to 4 dose cohorts of RTx-015. Enrolled patients will receive a single, unilateral intravitreal injection of RTx-015 in the study eye at Visit 3 (Day 0) and be followed for a total of 5 years.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: UPMC Vision Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa, Choroideremia
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The Ailliance Post-Market Clinical Study
NCT05856370
Recruiting
The purpose of this clinical study is to collect performance and safety data for post-market Medtronic devices indicated for cranial and/or spinal indication(s). Subjects are enrolled and followed postoperatively to 24 months. The Ailliance clinical study is intended to collect data congruous with routine clinical care practices.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Spinal Deformity, Spinal Degenerative Disorder, Spinal Fusion Failure, Spinal Trauma, Spinal Tumor Case
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Determine Effectiveness of Anifrolumab In SYstemic Sclerosis (DAISY)
NCT05925803
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of treatment with subcutaneous anifrolumab versus placebo in adult participants with systemic sclerosis. The target population for this study includes patients who meet the 2013 American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) classification for systemic sclerosis, either limited or diffuse cutaneous subsets, with a disease duration of less than 6 years from first non-Raynaud's phenomenon symptom.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 70 years
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Research Site, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Systemic Sclerosis, Scleroderma
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Study of the Safety of a 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in Healthy Infants From Approximately 2 Months of Age
NCT06824194
Recruiting
This study is a Phase 3, randomized, modified double-blind study which aims to document the safety profile of the PCV21 vaccine (investigational pneumococcal vaccine) compared to a licensed 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in infants aged from approximately 2 months (42 to 89 days). The study duration per participant will be up to approximately 19 months. The study vaccines (either PCV21 or 20vPCV) will be administered at approximately 2, 4, 6 and 12 to 15 months of age. Routine pediatr... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 42 days and 89 days
Trial Updated:
06/10/2025
Locations: Pas Research - Pittsburgh- Site Number : 8400050, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Pneumococcal Immunization
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