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University of Pennsylvania Clinical Trials
Studies where University of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor: what is enrolling now, by phase, condition and country.
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All 236Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Phase 1 Study of huCART19-IL18-CD428z Cells for the Treatment of Patients With HIV With CD19+ Cancers
This research study is being conducted to evaluate an experimental drug called huCART19-IL18-CD428z cells in patients living with HIV who have been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL), Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)…
- Conditions
- Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Richter's Transformation
- Trial name
- NCT07891468
- Testing
- huCART19-IL18-CD428z cells
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Depression, Anxiety
Evaluation of the PACE/PACENET BHL Clinical Program
The SUpporting Seniors Receiving Treatment And INtervention (SUSTAIN) program is a telephone-based clinical service designed to help identify and manage behavioral health issues among PACE/PACENET enrollees.
- Conditions
- Depression, Anxiety, Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- SUSTAINIV (NCT02463266)
- Testing
- SUSTAIN Monitoring and Care Management
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,000 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Dementia
Evaluation of the PACE/PACENET BHL Caregiver Program
This project will conduct a retrospective clinical database review and a one-time research interview to evaluate outcomes among a sub-set of caregivers (CGs) who were enrolled in the Behavioral Health Laboratory (BHL) Caregiver…
- Trial name
- CREST (NCT02463708)
- Testing
- BHL COTP
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Brain Structure, Cognitive Performance
Effects of Long-Duration Spaceflight on General and Spatial Cognition and Its Neural Basis
This study investigates the effects of extended-duration spaceflight (12-month International Space Station missions) on general cognitive performance (measured with the Cognition test battery), spatial cognition, structural and…
- Trial name
- NCT04856410
- Testing
- Spaceflight, Controls
- Where
- 3 sites in United States, Germany
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Alcohol Use Disorder, Ketosis
Effects of Ketones on Brain Energetics and Alcohol Consumption in Alcohol Use Disorder
This is a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial to evaluate the immediate effects of a nutritional ketone supplement, Kenotic compared to placebo on brain function and alcohol consumption in individuals with alcohol use…
- Trial name
- KABA (NCT06807918)
- Testing
- Kenetik, magnetic resonance imaging scan, Alcohol bar lab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Seriously Ill Hospitalized Patients
Comparing Optimized Models of Primary And Specialist Services for Palliative Care
Palliative care (PC) seeks to reduce suffering and improve quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and their families.
- Trial name
- COMPASS-PC (NCT07224594)
- Testing
- Default Order, Accountable Justification, Standardized Usual Care
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 78,302 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Tobacco Use, Tobacco Use Cessation
Automating Tobacco Cessation in Primary Care
This study focuses on improving how primary care teams identify patients who smoke and offer access to nicotine replacement therapy, or NRT.
- Trial name
- NCT07735286
- Testing
- Tobacco counseling resources
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4,800 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Firearm Safety, Firearm Safety Storage
Firearm Secure Storage Device Distribution RCT
This study aims to learn how to best promote safe firearm storage in the community. Firearm injuries are a major public health concern, and securely storing firearms can help prevent accidental injuries, suicide, and unauthorized…
- Trial name
- NCT07886983
- Testing
- Cable locks, Lock box, Lock box and cable locks
- Volunteers
- 1,858 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Obsessive - Compulsive Disorder
SONATA Dose Duration LIFU for OCD
This study is testing a new, non-invasive brain stimulation approach for adults with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Researchers are evaluating the safety, tolerability, and target engagement of low-intensity focused…
- Trial name
- NCT07887633
- Testing
- ATTN201 - Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
HIV/AIDS
Enhancing the Organizational Social Context to Improve Viral Suppression and Retention in HIV Care
Despite the widespread use of effective antiretroviral therapy (ART), the HIV epidemic continues to impact racial and ethnic minority populations disproportionately.
- Trial name
- NCT06462807
- Testing
- ARC
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,500 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Completed, with results posted
All –Primary Progressive Aphasia
Treating Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) Using High-definition tDCS
This is a double-blind, sham-controlled, crossover study in which subjects with the non-fluent/agrammatic and logopenic variants of primary progressive aphasia (naPPA and lvPPA, respectively) will undergo language testing and…
- Trial name
- NCT04046991
- Testing
- high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation, modified constraint-induced language therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Reducing Challenging Behaviors in Children With Autism Through Digital Health
School-based behavioral approaches to managing challenging behaviors in children with ASD are limited by three key factors: 1) children with ASD often have difficulties communicating their emotions; 2) it is challenging to…
- Trial name
- NCT05277194
- Testing
- KeepCalm app
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 92 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension
Effects of Use of a Connected Pillbox On Medication Adherence
Medication adherence is defined as the extent to which a patient takes his or her medication as prescribed by their healthcare provider.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia
- Trial name
- (TVHST2DM) (NCT02593032)
- Testing
- Pre-filled trays
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Neurocognitive Dysfunction
A Test of Neural Inertia in Humans With Xenon
The dual objectives of this study are to determine if the phenomenon of neural inertia is present in humans and to determine whether the order of neurocognitive function is invariant among anesthetic agents.
- Trial name
- NCT02768727
- Testing
- Xenon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
EHR-integrated rUTI Texting Platform
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare a texting platform to usual care for managing recurrent urinary tract infections (UTI).
- Trial name
- Urotrust (NCT06035601)
- Testing
- EHR-integrated texting platform (Urotrust), Usual care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pennsylvania