Clinical trials: open to volunteers, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Penis/Surgery, Penis/Injuries
Autologous Fat Grafting Beneath Penile Split Thickness Skin Graft Placement During Penile Reconstruction
The goal of this randomized interventional clinical trial is to learn if placement of a thin layer of fatty tissue (fat graft) beneath a split-thickness skin graft on the surface of the penis improved outcomes of surgery in men…
- Conditions
- Penis/Surgery, Penis/Injuries, Penile Skin, Adult-Acquired Buried Penis
- Trial name
- NCT07316491
- Testing
- Autologous fat grafting, Genitourinary Reconstruction with Split-Thickness Skin Grafting
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Lateral Epicondylitis
Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Outcomes of Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is a condition that causes pain on the outside of the elbow, typically caused by motions involving straightening of the arm.
- Trial name
- NCT07885280
- Testing
- Conservative Arm, Surgical
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pregnancy, Postpartum Period
Impact of Collaborative Care for Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder in Low-Resource Obstetric Settings
The investigators seek to adapt a collaborative care model (CCM) for community-based, low-resource obstetric settings and to test the effects of this adapted CCM on health outcomes among Pregnant, postpartum, and parenting person…
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum Period, Opioid Use Disorder
- Trial name
- NEST (NCT06956352)
- Testing
- Usual Care, Adapted Collaborative Care Model (CCM)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,350 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
HIV Prevention, Substance Use
mHealth Service Linkage for Young Adults Impacted by the Criminal Legal System
This study is designed to test Project LYNX, a program designed to help young adults (ages 18-29) with recent criminal legal system involvement can find and get connected to substance use and HIV-prevention services in the…
- Trial name
- LYNX (NCT07599722)
- Testing
- LYNX, Standard of Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Comparing Surgical and Nonsurgical Outcomes of Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition that occurs when the ulnar nerve, which runs along the inside of the elbow, becomes irritated or compressed. It can cause pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness in the hand and arm.
- Trial name
- NCT07862543
- Testing
- Cubital tunnel release, Conservative Arm
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Family Caregivers, Children With Medical Complexity (CMC)
Pilot Trial of a Meaning And Problem-Solving (MAPS) Intervention for Family Caregivers of Children With Medical Complexity
This study aims to evaluate a new program specifically developed to better support parents and family caregivers of children with complex health needs. The name of this program is MAPS (Meaning and Problem Solving).
- Trial name
- NCT07876206
- Testing
- MAPS (Meaning And Problem Solving), Usual Psychosocial Care
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Sexual Violence, Drinking Heavy
Centering Gender Affirming Resources in Higher Education
Centering gender Affirming Resources in higher Education (CARE) project is nested within the parent study "Reducing Alcohol Involved Sexual violence in higher Education" (RAISE; R01 AA023260; NCT05185440).
- Trial name
- CARE (NCT06390332)
- Testing
- Giving Information for Trauma Support and Safety (GIFTSS) Training, Centering gender Affirming Resources in higher Education (CARE) Learning Modules
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Vasectomy, Contraception
"Vasectomy: Right for Me?" Decision Support Tool
The goal of this trial is to learn if a web-based decision aid designed to provide evidence-based information about vasectomy and other birth control options helps improve users' decision-making about birth control.
- Conditions
- Vasectomy, Contraception, Contraception Behavior, Reproductive Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT07451067
- Testing
- "Vasectomy: Right for Me?" decision aid
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 750 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Knee Replacement, Total
Knee Replacement Rehabilitation Care Pathways
Previous research has shown that use of rehabilitation (including physical therapy) and the recovery of function after knee replacement surgery may differ depending on patients' race, sex, income or insurance, and geographic…
- Trial name
- NCT07598539
- Testing
- TKA Journey - patient education, Optimized Rehab Scheduling, Usual Rehab
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Pain, Sickle Cell Disease
Peer Support for Adolescents and Emerging Adults With Sickle Cell Pain
The study, known as the Peer suppoRt for adolescents and Emerging adults with Sickle cell pain: promoting ENgagement in Cognitive behavioral thErapy (PRESENCE), aims to determine the effectiveness of digital CBT in reducing pain…
- Trial name
- PRESENCE (NCT06374238)
- Testing
- CBT+ Health coach, CBT w/o Health Coach ( self-guided), Usual Care
- Where
- 14 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 390 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Opioid Use Disorder
Measurement Based Care in Opioid Treatment Programs
The goal of this HEAL Initiative study is to enhance the measurement, quality, and equity of care delivered in 20 community opioid treatment programs (OTPs) by creating and using measurement-based care (MBC) tools and systems.
- Trial name
- NCT06965010
- Testing
- Measurement-based care, Measurement As Usual
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,650 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Alzheimers Disease Related Dementias
Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Health App Recommendation Tool
This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Health App Recommendation Tool (HART), an evidence-based tool that evaluates app features and matches them to the needs, abilities, and preferences of individuals with…
- Trial name
- HART (NCT07216716)
- Testing
- Health App Recommendation Tool (HART)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Shared Decision Making
PROMOTE: A Pilot and Feasibility Study
To assess the feasibility and acceptability of implementing and evaluating shared decision making (SDM) within a single opioid treatment program (OTP) using Implementation Facilitation (IF), and to obtain pilot data on key…
- Trial name
- PROMOTE (NCT07758439)
- Testing
- Implementation facilitation for shared decision making
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 58 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cystic Fibrosis, Parenthood Status
Health Outcomes of Parents With Cystic Fibrosis-Aim 2
The goal of this observational prospective study is to determine the health impact of parenthood on United States (US) people with CF in the era of CF transmembrane regulator protein (CFTR) modulators.
- Trial name
- HOPeCF (NCT06296394)
- Testing
- Parenthood
- Where
- 18 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 146 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Lifestyle
Real-time Engagement for Learning to Effectively Control Type 2 Diabetes
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if a new smartphone app that pairs glucose and exercise data will help adolescents and young adults with type 2 diabetes improve glycemic control.
- Conditions
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Lifestyle, Hyperglycemia, Physical Inactivity
- Trial name
- REFLECT2D (NCT06375460)
- Testing
- Focused App Prompt, No App Prompt
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Facial Defect
Autologous Fresh Fat Grafting Followed by Autologous Cryopreserved Fat Grafting
The goal of this clinical trial is to validate the safety and effectiveness of a two-stage approach for minimally invasive craniofacial soft tissue reconstruction using autologous fat grafting in wounded service members and…
- Trial name
- NCT06747715
- Testing
- Serial Fat Grafting Fresh followed by Cryopreserved Fat
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Skin Barrier Dysfunction, Healthy Volunteers
Effect of FPP on Cutaneous Barrier Integrity
This pilot study will test how Fermented Papaya Preparation (FPP) impacts overall TEWL of areas that commonly display diminished barrier function, such as the skin from face, arms, and hands.
- Trial name
- FPP OSATO (NCT07725835)
- Testing
- Fermented Papaya Preparation (FPP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Emphysema Research Registry and Biosample Repository
The Comprehensive Lung Center (CLC) at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC Health System) provides patients with any type of breathing or lung disorder a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Conditions
- Emphysema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Bronchitis
- Trial name
- NCT00307281
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Cardiometabolic Health
How Animal and Plant Protein Shakes Change the Body's Nutrient and Health Responses
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how different protein types affect the body's metabolism and immune system in healthy adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07121010
- Testing
- Animal-Based Protein Smoothie, Plant-Based Protein Smoothie, Plant-Based Protein Smoothie with Leucine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh
Head and Neck Cancer
Preventing Lymphedema in Patients Undergoing Surgical Treatment for Head and Neck Cancer Through Vein Reconstruction
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if facial vein reconstruction after neck dissection works to reduce rates of lymphedema in adults getting surgical treatment for head and neck cancer.
- Trial name
- NCT07694726
- Testing
- Facial Vein Reconstruction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- University of Pittsburgh