Bethesda, Maryland Clinical Trials
A listing of Bethesda, Maryland clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 1,121 clinical trials
Hybrid Intelligence for Trustable Diagnosis and Patient Management of Prostate Cancer (HIT-PIRADS)
The purpose of this study is to develop a new way to diagnose prostate cancer through the use of artificial intelligence. The goal is for this new method to reduce delays in diagnoses and to avoid invasive procedures such as biopsies.
Comparison of Two Salpingectomy Techniques for Sterilization at the Time of Cesarean Delivery
One in three women of reproductive age utilize tubal sterilization for contraception, and sterilization is often requested at time of cesarean delivery. Complete salpingectomy for the purpose of permanent sterilization at the time of cesarean birth is increasingly being performed worldwide. A preferred complete salpingectomy technique for the purpose of …
Childhood-Onset Essential Hypertension Natural History Study
Background Childhood-onset essential hypertension (COEH) is high blood pressure that develops in children and teens. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease. COEH is more likely to be caused by changes in genes rather than by factors like stress or diet. Researchers want to learn more …
Thrombosis and Inflammation in Vessels Initiative (TIVI)
Background Diseases related to the immune system, blood clots, and blood vessels can affect every part of the body. These diseases are now known to be interrelated: People who have strokes, blood clots in their legs, or autoimmune disease, for example, are at greater risk of complications in the heart, …
National Ophthalmic Genotyping and Phenotyping Network (eyeGENE (Registered Trademark)), Stage 3 - Expansion of DNA and Data Repositories for Rare Inherited Ophthalmic Diseases
Background The eyeGENE (Registered Trademark) program is a research resource for inherited eye conditions which includes genotypic and phenotypic data, imaging, and a corresponding biobank of DNA samples from people with a variety of eye diseases. Since 2007 this registry has been helping researchers learn more about the genetic sources …
Clinical and Molecular Characteristics of Primary Aldosteronism in Blacks
Background The adrenal gland makes the hormone aldosterone. This helps regulate blood pressure. An adrenal gland tumor that makes too much aldosterone can cause high blood pressure and low potassium. The cause of these tumors is unknown, but sometimes they are inherited. Objective To study the genes that may cause …
Global Paradise System US Post Approval Study
The objective of the Global Paradise® System US Post Approval Study (US GPS) is to evaluate the real-world use of the Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System indicated for patients who are unable to lower their blood pressure with lifestyle changes and medication. This system is comprised of a catheter, cable, …
Evaluation of Patients With HAM/TSP
Objective Human T-lymphotropic virus type-I-associated myelopathy / tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a rare neurologic disorder that affects less than 5% of patients infected with the HTLV-I virus. The purpose of this protocol is to study the natural history of HAM/TSP by monitoring clinical progression of patients longitudinally. Additionally, we …
A Multicenter Multinational Observational Study of Children With Hypochondroplasia
This study will assess growth over time and the clinical course of HCH in children by collecting growth measurements and other variables of interest.
Natural History, Pathogenesis and Outcome of Melorheostosis A Rare Osteosclerotic Disease
Background The rare disease melorheostosis causes bones to thicken. This may lead to pain, and can affect bones, joints, and muscles. Researchers want to learn more about the disease and how it progresses. Objective -To see what happens to people with melorheostosis over time and understand the causes of the …
