There are currently 1184 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.
Clinical Evaluation of the AccuCinch® Ventricular Restoration System in Patients Who Present With Symptomatic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF): The CORCINCH-HF Study
NCT04331769
Recruiting
Prospective, randomized, open-label, international, multi-center clinical study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the AccuCinch Ventricular Restoration System in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/04/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF), Dilated Cardiomyopathy
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XTX301 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
NCT05684965
Recruiting
This is a first-in-human, multicenter, Phase 1/2, open-label study designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of XTX301 as monotherapy in patients with advanced solid tumors.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/04/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Hillman Cancer Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor
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NS-089/NCNP-02-201 in Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
NCT05996003
Recruiting
This is a Phase 2, open-label, multi-center, 2-part study of NS-089/NCNP-02 administered by weekly IV infusion to ambulant boys aged ≥4 to \<15 years with DMD due to mutations amenable to exon 44 skipping. Participants will receive a selected dose of NS-089/NCNP-02 administered once weekly. The study consists of 2 parts: Part 1 and Part 2. Six participants (Cohort 1) will participate in both Part 1 and Part 2, and 14 participants (Cohort 2) will be added for Part 2.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
Between 4 years and 14 years
Trial Updated:
06/04/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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TRIcvalve biCAVal Valve System for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation (TRICAV-I)
NCT06137807
Recruiting
The TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve System is a bicaval transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement system, which includes the TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve for superior vena cava (SVC) and the TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve for inferior vena cava (IVC). The TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valves are pre-mounted into the TricValve® Delivery System which is used for percutaneous access and delivery of the TricValve® Transcatheter Bicaval Valve in the vena cava. The system i... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/04/2025
Locations: UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Tricuspid Regurgitation, Tricuspid Valve Disease
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Project VIBE: Virtual Intervention for Binge Eating in Adolescents
NCT06819813
Recruiting
The aim of this project is to pilot test a novel mobile app intervention for adolescents with dysregulated eating behaviors and elevated weight status. This intervention will incorporate evidence-informed strategies targeting self-regulation into cognitive-behavioral treatment for maladaptive eating. Adolescents will use the app for 16 weeks and provide feedback on its usability and effectiveness in managing dysregulated eating.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 13 years and 19 years
Trial Updated:
06/04/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Obesity, Binge-Eating Disorder, Binge Eating
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Rapid Antidepressant Improvement Secondary to Excitatory Brain Responses
NCT04276259
Recruiting
The central goal of this application is to demonstrate the causal contribution of reward learning signals (expected values and reward prediction errors \[RPE\]) to antidepressant responses (Aim1) by experimentally manipulating expected values using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) targeting the vmPFC (Aim 2) and μ-opioid striatal RPE signal using pharmacological approaches (Aim 3).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: Bellefield Tower, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Major Depressive Disorder, Depression
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Cardiogenic Shock Working Group Registry
NCT04682483
Recruiting
The Cardiogenic Shock Working Group is a multicenter registry where we collect de-identified clinical variables from the medical records and follow-up phone calls of shock patients from multiple institutions and centralize this data to a single registry for analysis of clinical outcomes.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania +1 locations
Conditions: Cardiogenic Shock
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Efficacy and Safety of Remibrutinib Compared to Teriflunomide in Participants With Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
NCT05147220
Recruiting
To compare the efficacy and safety of remibrutinib versus teriflunomide in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS)
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 55 years
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: University Of Pittsburgh Medical Ctr Magee-Womens Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
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3D-Printed Versus Laboratory-Fabricated Hyrax Expanders
NCT05743127
Recruiting
Maxillary expanders are orthodontic appliances that are commonly used to expand the upper jaw. The purpose of this study will be to compare the effects produced by two different maxillary expanders in children 8-13 years old. The first type of expander is made by hand in an orthodontic laboratory, and the second type of expander is designed on a computer and printed using 3D printers. Both expanders are already used in the MUSC Orthodontics Clinic. The purpose of this study is to see if the 3D p... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 8 years and 13 years
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh - School of Dental Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Maxillary Expansion
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A Phase 2b Study of Zagociguat in Patients With MELAS
NCT06402123
Recruiting
PRIZM is a Phase 2b randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 3-treatment, 2-period, crossover study evaluating the efficacy and safety of oral zagociguat 15 and 30 mg vs. placebo when administered daily for 12 weeks in participants with genetically and phenotypically defined MELAS.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Mitochondrial Encephalopathy, Lactic Acidosis and Stroke-Like Episodes (MELAS Syndrome)
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Maximizing Energy and Reducing Fatigue in Breast Cancer Survivors
NCT06879522
Recruiting
This study is testing a program called Maximizing Energy to see if it can help women who have finished breast cancer treatment manage their fatigue. The study has two main goals: 1. Check if the program can be successfully delivered - Researchers will see if women are willing to join and stay in the study, if they follow the program, and if they find it helpful. 2. See if the program works - Researchers will compare Maximizing Energy to a general health education program to see which one helps... Read More
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/03/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Breast Cancer Survivor, Cancer Related Fatigue
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Assessing Improvements in Mood and Sleep Trial
NCT06639477
Recruiting
This is a multi-site randomized control trial involving people age 55+ years who have current depression symptoms plus another suicide risk indicator (either current suicidal ideation or a past history of attempt). Our goal is evaluate which of two different approaches works best to improve things like trouble sleeping, bad moods, and any suicidality. Participants will complete diagnostic interviews, self-report scales, and wear an actigraphy device for the 8 weeks starting at the baseline visi... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
55 years and above
Trial Updated:
06/02/2025
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Depression, Suicidality, Sleep
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