Pennsylvania is currently home to 3308 active clinical trials, seeking participants for engagement in research studies. These trials take place at a variety of cities in the state, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Hershey and Allentown. Whether you're a healthy volunteer interested in paid medical research or someone seeking trials related to a specific condition, the state offers a diverse array of opportunities in your vicinity.
Mobile Health Self-Management and Support System for Chronic and Complex Health Conditions
Recruiting
This study will assess the benefits of using mobile health system designed for individuals with chronic and complex health conditions (such as those with Spinal Cord Injury,Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, and Traumatic Brain Injury) to improve their wellness and self-management skills compared to those who receive standard of care only.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
12 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/13/2024
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Spinal Cord Injuries, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain Injuries, Spina Bifida, Traumatic Brain Injury
Virtual Reality Headset And/or Aromatherapy for Patients Undergoing a Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
Recruiting
The purpose of this study is to evaluate if a VR headset and/or aromatherapy can be used to reduce patient pain, anxiety, and embarrassment during a transperineal biopsy (TPBx) compared to standard of care (SOC). The primary objective is to evaluate differences in self-reported pain, fear, or embarrassment during and after the procedure between the VR Group, Aromatherapy Group, VR+Aromatherapy Group, and the Control group.
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Prostate Cancer
A Study of Participants With Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) Treated With Elivaldogene Autotemcel
Recruiting
The main aim of this study is to assess and describe the safety outcomes, including newly diagnosed malignancies, of patients with CALD treated with eli-cel in the post-marketing setting (tradename Skysona) and to describe major functional disability (MFD)-free survival over time in participants with more advanced early active CALD. All enrolled participants with CALD treated with eli-cel in the post-marketing setting will be followed in this study for 15 years. No investigational drug product w... Read More
Gender:
MALE
Ages:
All
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD)
AMBU Bag Manual Ventilation Vs. Transport Ventilator Mechanical Ventilation for Transport
Recruiting
This is a clinical trial to compare the oxygenation and ventilation performance between manual ventilation and mechanical ventilation when transporting cardiac patients to the ICU.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Oxygenation, Manual Ventilation, Mechanical Ventilation, Point of Care Ultrasound, Cardiac Function Disturbance Postoperative
Acoustic Stimulation, Sleep, and Cognitive-Emotional Processes in Young Adults with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
Recruiting
In this study, the investigators will recruit young adults (ages 18-25 years) with elevated anxiety/depression symptoms and sleep disturbance. Participants will complete two overnights in a sleep lab. During one of the overnights, slow-wave activity will be enhanced by delivering sub-arousal auditory tones during slow-wave sleep using a headband device (Philips SmartSleep or Dreem 2). During the other overnight, tones will not be administered. Cognitive and emotional processes will be evaluated... Read More
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 25 years
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Acoustic Stimulation
A Study ATG-101 in Patients With Metastatic/Advanced Solid Tumors and Mature B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
Recruiting
This is a First-in-Human Phase I trial of ATG-101 in Patients with Metastatic/Advanced Solid Tumors and Mature B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Advanced Solid Tumor, Metastatic Solid Tumor, Mature B-cell Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Post Approval Study - Evaluate the Long-Term Safety and Effectiveness of the WEB Device
Recruiting
A prospective, multicenter, single arm, interventional study. The target patient population for this study are adult subjects with WNBAs of the anterior and posterior intracranial circulation. The primary effectiveness outcome of the study is adequate intracranial aneurysm occlusion on the 1 year angiogram as adjudicated by a core laboratory.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Wide Neck Bifurcation Intracranial Aneurysms
Improving Measurement and Treatment of Post-stroke Neglect
Recruiting
This study examines how to best assess and treat post-stroke neglect. This study will examine the preliminary effects of an innovative intervention (repetitive task-specific practice + transcranial direct current stimulation) for individuals with neglect. This study will also determine whether items from various neglect assessments can be combined to establish a more comprehensive neglect measure.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/12/2024
Locations: VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Stroke
Postpartum Care in the NICU (PeliCaN) Transitions
Recruiting
This is a randomized controlled trial of a dyad-centered, doula support and healthcare coordination model of care in a large urban neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), which serves a high-risk, low-income, majority Black population. In addition to doula support and coordination of care in the NICU, there will be a warm handoff to a community doula to continue the support once infants leave the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) NICU.
Gender:
FEMALE
Ages:
16 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic, Premature Birth, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Anxiety
Acoustic Waveform Respiratory Evaluation
Recruiting
The study will evaluate the feasibility of using smartphone speakers and microphones to evaluate the caliber of the airways, detect airway obstruction, aid in airway disease diagnosis, and identify disease exacerbations.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 8 years and 65 years
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, Ciliary Motility Disorders, Bronchiectasis, Airway Malacia, Healthy Control
Promising ROd-cone DYstrophy Gene TherapY
Recruiting
This is a two-step, multicenter, Phase I/II study including an open-label dose-escalation phase (Step 1) and a three-arm, controlled, double-masked, randomized extension phase (Step 2), in subjects with advanced RCD due to a mutation in the RHO, PDE6A, or PDE6B gene.
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
18 years and above
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: UPMC Eye Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa
Safety and Effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for Treating Patients With Symptomatic Paroxysmal or Persistent Atrial Fibrillation
Recruiting
This study will evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the Globe® Pulsed Field System for treating patients with symptomatic paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation (AF).
Gender:
ALL
Ages:
Between 18 years and 80 years
Trial Updated:
09/11/2024
Locations: Doylestown Hospital, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Conditions: Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation, Persistent Atrial Fibrillation