There are currently 1202 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.
Safety and Efficacy Study of reSept ASD Occluder for Treating Secundum ASD
Recruiting
Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of the reSept ASD Occluder to treat patients with clinically significant secundum atrial septal defect
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
84 years and below
Trial Updated:
12/21/2023
Locations: UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Heart Septal Defect, Heart Septal Defects, Atrial, Heart Defects, Congenital, Cardiovascular Abnormalities, Cardiovascular Diseases, Heart Diseases, Congenital Abnormalities
iMmune SignAtures and Clinical outComes in AP
Recruiting
The MoSAIC study is a prospective, observational study designed to develop an early prediction tool for severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and define a distinct immunologic profile compared to moderate acute pancreatitis (MAP). The aims are to validate a new multi-cytokine panel for early prediction of SAP and to identify the specific immune cells that correspond with cytokine signatures in early acute pancreatitis to characterize the immune pathways driving the development of SAP. Participants wil... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 75 years
Trial Updated:
12/07/2023
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Acute Pancreatitis
Treatment With Endovascular Intervention for STroke Patients With Existing Disability
Recruiting
TESTED will compare the risks and benefits of endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) to medical management (no EVT) in ischemic stroke patients who have a blockage in one of the large blood vessels in the brain and have a moderate-to-severe disability prior to their stroke.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
11/27/2023
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Stroke, Stroke, Acute, Stroke, Ischemic
The Pediatric Anesthesia Quality Improvement Project
Recruiting
The Study is designed to collect information about adverse events that occur in children undergoing anesthesia in participating hospitals. Demographic information will be collected on all anesthetics. An analysis of each adverse event will be performed and entered into the database. From this information we will devise strategies to prevent these adverse events.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
21 years and below
Trial Updated:
11/20/2023
Locations: Pittsburgh Children's Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Surgery, Anesthesia, Children
Safety and Efficacy of Tideglusib in Congenital or Childhood Onset Myotonic Dystrophy
Recruiting
This is an open-label phase 2/3 study for individuals with Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy (Congenital DM1) who participated in the preceding AMO-02-MD-2-003 study or individuals with either Congenital or Childhood Onset DM1 who are treatment naïve.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 6 years and 45 years
Trial Updated:
11/05/2023
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy
Safety and Efficacy of Oral Administration of the Phage Cocktail, VRELysin™, In Healthy and VRE-Colonized Subjects
Recruiting
The study is a first-in-human Phase 1/2a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to assess the clinical safety and efficacy of VRELysin in healthy and VRE-colonized adults.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 50 years
Trial Updated:
10/26/2023
Locations: UPMC Presbyterian, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcal Colonization
Effect of Apollo Wearable on Long COVID-19 Symptoms.
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to examine how Apollo wearable use impacts symptoms and quality of life following long COVID.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/25/2023
Locations: The Board of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Post-acute Sequelae of SARS-COV-2 Infection
LUT014 for the Reduction of Dose-Limiting Acneiform Lesions Associated With EGFRI Treatment of mCRC
Recruiting
The study evaluates the efficacy and safety of two strengths of LUT014 Gel topically applied once a day for 4 weeks, compared to placebo, in metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) patients who developed Grade 2 or non-infected Grade 3 EGFRI induced acneiform lesions
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/05/2023
Locations: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Investigational Drug Service, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: EGFRI Induced Acneiform Lesions
Biomarker Development for Muscular Dystrophies
Recruiting
Current methods of measuring the response to new treatments for muscular dystrophies involve the examination of small pieces of muscle tissue called biopsies. The investigators are interested in finding less invasive methods that reduce the need for muscle biopsies. The purpose of this research is to learn about the possibility of detecting and measuring the activity and severity of muscular dystrophies by examining a urine sample and a blood sample, and some muscles in the arms and legs using t... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
5 years and above
Trial Updated:
10/04/2023
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Myotonic Dystrophy, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
ImPACT Normative Extension
Recruiting
The researchers want to find out more about a standalone software application, ImPACT Online and how it relates to other commonly used tests of memory, attention and reaction time. ImPACT Online is a computer-based neurocognitive test for concussion management. The test was designed to help measure the effects of concussion on cognitive processes (for example, memory, attention, brain speed) and visual functioning.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 60 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
09/27/2023
Locations: ImPACT Applications Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Brain Concussion
Post-Approval Study of the TREO Abdominal Stent-Graft System
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to determine the long-term performance of the TREO Abdominal Stent-Graft as a treatment for patients with Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms or Aorto-iliac Aneurysms.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/27/2023
Locations: University of Pittsburg Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
The MOMENTUM Study: The Multiple Outcome Evaluation of Radiation Therapy Using the MR-Linac Study
Recruiting
The Multi-OutcoMe EvaluatioN of radiation Therapy Using the Unity MR-Linac Study (MOMENTUM) is a multi-institutional, international registry facilitating evidenced based implementation of the Unity MR-Linac technology and further technical development of the MR-Linac system with the ultimate purpose to improve patients' survival, local, and regional tumor control and quality of life.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/25/2023
Locations: Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Oncology, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Gynecologic Cancer, Brain Tumor, Brain Cancer, Gynecologic Tumor, Prostate Tumor, Prostate Neoplasm, Breast Tumor, Radiation Toxicity, Quality of Life, Rectal Cancer, Rectal Tumor, Rectal Neoplasms, Lung Cancer, Lung Tumor, Lung Neoplasm, Esophageal Cancer, Esophagus Cancer, Esophageal Tumor, Esophageal Neoplasm, Esophagus Tumor, Esophagus Neoplasm, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Tumor, Pancreatic Neoplasms, Head and Neck Cancer, Head and Neck Neoplasms, Head and Neck Tumor, Tumor, Neoplasms, Bladder Cancer, Bladder Neoplasm, Liver Cancer, Liver Neoplasms, Liver Metastases, Oligometastases