Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also Known As Allegheny Health Network Research Institute)

This pilot study tests whether deep brain stimulation (DBS) of the nucleus accumbens can help people with opioid use disorder who keep relapsing despite standard treatments. Only 3 participants will receive the implanted device. The main goal is to see if it is safe and whether i…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the lungs (pleura) or who have mesothelioma. Doctors collect immune cells from the patient's own lung fluid, grow them in a lab, and then put them back into the chest through a tube a…

This study looks at how different group exercise programs affect fitness and body composition in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. About 15 women will try one of four supervised resistance training regimens. The goal is to see which approach best improves heart-lun…

This study tests whether tamsulosin, a drug often used for men with prostate problems, can shorten the time women need a catheter after pelvic reconstructive surgery. About 154 women who have trouble emptying their bladder after surgery will receive either tamsulosin or a placebo…

This study is testing whether resistance training combined with a post-workout protein drink can help women with breast cancer maintain muscle and reduce fat gain while they undergo chemotherapy. Thirty women will be randomly assigned to receive either 20 or 60 grams of whey prot…

This study compares two standard exercise programs to see which one better helps women increase muscle mass after breast cancer treatment. Thirty women aged 20-89 who have completed treatment (except chemotherapy) will follow either standard resistance training or a special 6-12-…

This study compares three routine pain control methods used during minimally invasive cancer surgery: a nerve block plus local anesthetic, nerve block alone, or local anesthetic alone. About 48 adults having surgery for various cancers will be randomly assigned to one of the thre…

This study looks at two ways to fix a damaged disc in the neck: using a bone graft with a metal plate or a special titanium cage. Researchers will check how well the bones fuse together and track any problems. About 60 adults with degenerative disc disease will take part, and the…