Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Clinical Trials
A listing of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania clinical trials actively recruiting patient volunteers.
Found 613 clinical trials
Genes and Environment in Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of the research study is to identify the genetic, environmental and immune profiles that may increase a person's risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS). While MS is not a disease caused by a single variation in genetic material (DNA), a single environmental factor, or a single malfunction in …
The Pediatric Anesthesia Quality Improvement Project
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 …
Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Gene Environment Risk Study
After informed consent, participants will be asked to complete a medical/family history questionnaire and provide a blood sample. Some participants may also be asked to provide a urine sample. Individuals undergoing procedures that require collection of biological samples for clinical purposes may have these samples saved for research purposes. Participants …
Mapping Disease Pathways for Biliary Atresia
This project will primarily evaluate the developmental/genetic basis of biliary atresia, the most common cause of liver failure at birth, and which accounts of half of all liver transplants performed worldwide in children.
Esophageal Cancer Risk Registry
The purpose of this study is to identify markers in the blood and tissue that could indicate risk factors for the development and progression of esophagus cancer. This research aims to collect medical history, blood, and tissue samples from patients who present with an esophageal disorder. Identifying genetic and behavioral …
National Collaborative to Improve Care of Children With Complex Congenital Heart Disease
The purpose of this initiative is to improve care and outcomes for infants with HLHS by expanding the NPC-QIC national registry to gather clinical care process, outcome, and developmental data on infants with HLHS between diagnosis and 12 months of age, by improving the use of standards into everyday practice …
Longitudinal Study of Neurodegenerative Disorders
The purpose of this study is to understand the course of rare genetic disorders that affect the brain. This data is being analyzed to gain a better understanding of the progression of the rare neurodegenerative disorders and the effects of interventions.
A Global Prospective Observational Registry of Patients With Pompe Disease
This is a global, multicenter, prospective, observational registry of patients with Pompe disease, including those with late-onset pompe disease (LOPD) and infantile-onset pompe disease (IOPD). Both untreated patients and those being treated with an approved therapy for Pompe disease are eligible to participate. The objectives of the registry are: To …
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Retrospective Outcomes Study
The primary objective of this study is to characterize real-world clinical outcomes of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) using retrospective review of de-identified patient records.
Harm Reduction in HIV Primary Care for PLWH Who Use Drugs
People living with HIV (PLWH) who use drugs experience significant health disparities including lower rates of retention in HIV care and higher rates of unsuppressed viral load, resulting in secondary infections and increased mortality. The proposed study will used mixed methods to explore (a) the relationship between healthcare providers' attitudes …
