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.
Effect of NSAIDs on Union, Opioid Utilization and Pain Management for Tibia Fractures: A Pragmatic, Randomized Controlled Trial
Recruiting
Two arm, pragmatic, randomized controlled multicenter Phase III noninferiority trial evaluating the efficacy of standard pain management without NSAIDs (Group 1) vs. standard pain management plus up to 6 weeks of NSAIDs (Group 2) in the treatment of tibial shaft fractures.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
05/27/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Tibial Fractures, Pain
RAdiolabeled Perfusion to Identify Coronary Artery Disease Using WAter To Evaluate Responses of Myocardial FLOW (RAPID-WATER-FLOW)
Recruiting
This a Phase 3, prospective, open-label, multicenter study of \[15-O\]-H2O injection for PET imaging of subjects with suspected CAD. Approximately 182 evaluable participants with suspected CAD referred for testing will be included in the study at approximately 10 study sites in the United States and Europe. Approximately 215 participants will be enrolled to account for an estimated 15% drop-out rate. Screening assessments will occur prior to enrollment to confirm eligibility. All participants wi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/23/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Coronary Artery Disease
A Study of Ripretinib vs Sunitinib in Patients With Advanced GIST With Specific KIT Exon Mutations Who Were Previously Treated With Imatinib
Recruiting
This is a Phase 3, 2-arm, randomized, open-label, global, multicenter study comparing the efficacy of ripretinib to sunitinib in participants with GIST who progressed on first-line treatment with imatinib, harbor co-occurring KIT exons 11+17/18 mutations, and are without KIT exon 9, 13, or 14 mutations. Upon disease progression as determined by an independent radiologic review, participants randomized to sunitinib will be given the option to either crossover to receive ripretinib 150 mg QD or di... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/23/2025
Locations: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: GIST
NO Sensor to Record Wound Data in Acute or Chronic Wounds
Recruiting
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the ability of a Nitric Oxide (NO) Sensor to collect NO measurement data from an open wound. Previous research suggests that NO levels may indicate the stage of healing the wound is in. This study is being done to determine if the NO Sensor can measure how much NO is in a participant's wound. The researcher will place the NO Sensor into a participant's wound to collect NO measurements for 30-60 minutes. The participant will then have 2 follow-up appoin... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 22 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
05/23/2025
Locations: UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Volumetric Muscle Loss
A Study Assessing KB801 for the Treatment of Stage 2 or 3 Neurotrophic Keratitis
Recruiting
The Sponsor is developing KB801, a replication-defective, non-integrating herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1)-derived vector engineered to deliver functional full-length human nerve growth factor (NGF) to the corneas of people with Stage 2 or 3 neurotrophic keratitis (NK) via topical application. This is a Phase 1/2, multicenter, double-masked, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety, tolerability, and preliminary efficacy of KB801 in these subjects.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/23/2025
Locations: UPMC Vision Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Neurotrophic Keratitis
Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up onTVT EXACT® Continence System
Recruiting
The objective of this single arm, post market, clinical study is to evaluate the performance of Gynecare TVT EXACT® Continence System in women undergoing retropubic mid-urethral sling surgery for Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI).
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
21 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: UPMC, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Stress Urinary Incontinence
Vilastobart (XTX101) Monotherapy and Vilastobart and Atezolizumab Combination Therapy in Advanced Solid Tumors
Recruiting
This is a first-in-human, Phase 1/2, multicenter, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of vilastobart (XTX101) as monotherapy and vilastobart (XTX101) and atezolizumab combination therapy in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center- Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor
A Long-term Study for Participants Previously Treated With Ciltacabtagene Autoleucel
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to collect long-term follow-up data on delayed adverse events after administration of ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel), and to characterize and understand the long-term safety profile of cilta-cel.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Multiple Myeloma
A Study of Daratumumab-Based Therapies in Participants With Amyloid Light Chain (AL) Amyloidosis
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to characterize cardiac safety of Daratumumab, Cyclophosphamide, Bortezomib, and Dexamethasone (D-VCd) treatment regimens (Arm A: daratumumab + immediate VCd treatment and Arm B: daratumumab + deferred VCd) in newly diagnosed systemic amyloid light chain (AL) amyloidosis with cardiac involvement and to identify potential mitigation strategies for cardiac toxicity (cohort 1); to characterize the pharmacokinetics of subcutaneous (SC) daratumumab, among racial and ethni... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Amyloidosis
A Study of Nipocalimab in Children Aged 2 to Less Than 18 Years With Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of nipocalimab on total serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) in pediatric participants 2 to less than (\<) 18 years of age (globally) and 8 to \<18 years of age (for Unites Stated (US) sites only), the safety and tolerability of treatment with nipocalimab in children and adolescents and to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) of nipocalimab in children and adolescents with generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) who have an insufficient clinical response to... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 2 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Myasthenia Gravis
A Study of JNJ-90014496 in Participants With B-Cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Recruiting
This is a Phase Ib multicenter, open-label study of JNJ-90014496, an autologous bi-specific chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, targeting both cluster of differentiation (CD) CD19 and CD20 for the treatment of adult participants with B-Cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin, Lymphoma, B-Cell
Drinking in Young Adult Duos (DYAD) Study
Recruiting
This study examines the role of alcohol use in understanding the dynamics of romantic relationships. Couples will participate in a research session where they consume either an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage and complete study tasks. After the session, participants will provide information about their drinking habits, alcohol- and non-alcohol-related experiences, and relationship factors through brief surveys on their smart phones and again at 6-month and 12-month follow-up sessions. The fi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 21 years and 30 years
Trial Updated:
05/22/2025
Locations: Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Alcohol Consumption, Alcohol Drinking, Alcohol Intoxication