Clinical trials: sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Migraine
Does a Migraine Medication Decrease Rotational Motion Sickness in People Suffering From Migraines?
The purpose of this study is to determine if Rizatriptan, a migraine medication, lowers motion sickness in migraine sufferers.
- Trial name
- NCT00360282
- Testing
- Rizatriptan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Influenza
From Innovation to Solutions: Childhood Influenza Vaccination Planning
The purpose of this study is to increase childhood influenza vaccination rates using the FDA licensed influenza vaccines according to national guidelines in a randomized cluster trial in which primary care offices are randomized…
- Trial name
- NCT01664793
- Testing
- 4 Pillars Immunization Toolkit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 87,665 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pain
The Effect of Alternative Keyboards on Discomfort and Typing Kinematics
Awkward postures during computer keyboard use have been hypothesized to be one cause of musculoskeletal pain/discomfort as well as musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity (MSD-UE).
- Trial name
- NCT00801983
- Testing
- Alternative Keyboard
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Violence, Abuse
Evaluation Of "Coaching Boys Into Men" (CBIM) Program
Despite the high prevalence of adolescent relationship abuse (ARA) reported among adolescent females and substantial reports of perpetration by young males, effective prevention programs to prevent ARA are limited.
- Trial name
- CBIM (NCT01367704)
- Testing
- "Coaching Boys Into Men" program
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,006 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Upper Extremity Spasticity, Stroke
Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) in Persons Receiving Botulinum Neurotoxin for Upper Extremity Spasticity
FES is a form of treatment with a device to aid movement in people who have had damage to their brain or spinal cord. Small electrical impulses are used to excite/stimulate the nerves that supply paralyzed muscles.
- Conditions
- Upper Extremity Spasticity, Stroke, Acquired Brain Injury
- Trial name
- Botox + FES (NCT00462449)
- Testing
- Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) through the Ness H200
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sleep, Endometrial Neoplasms
Sleep and Endometrial Cancer
This study proposes to test the hypothesis that zolpidem taken the night before major surgery for endometrial cancer will improve sleep efficiency and reduce post surgery pain, as well as reduce the need for analgesic medication.
- Conditions
- Sleep, Endometrial Neoplasms, Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00936598
- Testing
- zolpidem, sugar pill
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 6 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Quadrivalent HPV Vaccine, Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Randomized Trial of Alternative HPV Vaccination Schedules in Males in a University Setting
The investigators propose a randomized, open label trial of the immunogenicity of HPV vaccine among males 18-24 years old, comparing an on-time administration of the third dose with delayed administration of the third dose.
- Trial name
- NCT01184079
- Testing
- quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Weight Loss
Feasibility of a Campaign Intervention Compared to a Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention in Overweight and Obese Adults
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of a campaign intervention for weight management compared to a standard behavioral weight loss intervention in overweight and obese adults.
- Trial name
- NCT01803737
- Testing
- Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention (SBWL), Campaign Intervention (CI)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Meningitis
Cerebrospinal Fluid Pharmacokinetics of Daptomycin
This is a prospective pharmacokinetic study in patients having external ventricular drains with suspected external ventricular drain related bacterial meningitis.
- Trial name
- NCT01025271
- Testing
- Daptomycin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Alcoholism, Depression
Pharmacological Intervention Project (Fluoxetine)
This is a large scale study involving fluoxetine (Prozac) versus a placebo in the treatment of adolescents with alcohol use disorder (AUD) and major depression (MDD).
- Trial name
- FIDAA (NCT00027378)
- Testing
- fluoxetine (Prozac)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Depressive Disorder, Major, Cannabis Abuse
Effectiveness of Fluoxetine in Young People for the Treatment of Major Depression and Marijuana Dependence
Adolescents who are diagnosed with major depressive disorder are often also diagnosed with marijuana dependence. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant medication currently used to treat young people who are diagnosed with major…
- Trial name
- CADY (NCT00149643)
- Testing
- Fluoxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Aprepitant for PONV Prophylaxis in Outpatient Plastic Surgery
Hypothesis: Aprepitant plus ondansetron is more effective than ondansetron plus placebo for prevention of postoperative emesis in patients at moderate-to-high risk for PONV for up to 48 hours after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT00659945
- Testing
- Aprepitant plus Ondansetron
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Depression, Dementia
Antidepressant Medication Plus Donepezil for Treating Late-life Depression
This study will determine the effectiveness of combining escitalopram, venlafaxine, or duloxetine with donepezil, a medication used in Alzheimer's disease, in improving memory, concentration, attention, and problem solving…
- Trial name
- NCT00177671
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Donepezil, Venlafaxine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Depression
Augmenting Antidepressant Treatment With Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Treating Late-life Depression
This study will determine whether adding interpersonal psychotherapy to treatment with the antidepressant escitalopram will be more effective in reducing symptoms of depression than antidepressant medication alone.
- Trial name
- NCT00177294
- Testing
- Escitalopram, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Clinical Monitoring
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 319 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Schizophrenia
Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)-A Alpha2/3 Study
The purpose of this research study is to determine whether a short-term administration of an investigational study drug may provide evidence of improvement in cognitive functioning in a group of stable male subjects with…
- Trial name
- NCT00129441
- Testing
- Merck L-830982
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Migraine
Prospective Survey of Menstrual Migraine & Prevention With Eletriptan
Women are followed prospectively for 3 months, recording headaches, other symptoms, and menstrual periods. Those with menstrual migraine are treated perimenstrually with eletriptan for 3 months.
- Trial name
- NCT00259649
- Testing
- eletriptan
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Obesity
Virtual Lifestyle Management: Prevention Through the UPMC Patient Portal
Diabetes affects 18 million Americans and costs over $132 billion in both direct treatment and lost productivity per year. It is known that weight loss, improved diet and increased exercise can result in improvement in glucose…
- Trial name
- NCT00409786
- Testing
- Virtual Lifestyle Management (VLM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Human Papillomavirus Infection
Randomized Trial of Alternative Quadrivalent Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccination Schedules in a University Setting
This is a randomized, open label trial of HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine, comparing an on-time administration of the third dose with delayed administration of the third dose.
- Trial name
- NCT00572832
- Testing
- Quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine on-time administration, Quadrivalent human papillomavirus vaccine delayed administration
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh