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

This study aims to see if a newer titanium implant helps bones heal better after neck surgery compared to the standard bone graft material. Researchers will look at past and future patients who had surgery for worn-out neck discs to compare how well the bones fuse together and ho…

This small pilot study is testing whether deep brain stimulation can help people with severe opioid addiction who haven't responded to other treatments. Three participants will receive brain implants that deliver electrical pulses to a specific brain area involved in addiction. R…

This study is testing two different group exercise programs to see which one better helps breast cancer survivors build muscle mass. The research involves 30 women who have completed breast cancer treatment (except for ongoing hormone therapy). Participants will attend supervised…

This study is testing if a medication called tamsulosin can help women who have trouble urinating after pelvic reconstructive surgery. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo (inactive pill) in 154 women to see if it shortens the time they need a catheter. The goal is to h…

This study is testing if a specific exercise and nutrition plan can help women with breast cancer feel better during chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if supervised weight training sessions, combined with a high-protein drink after each workout, can help patients keep their m…

This study aims to find the most effective pain management approach for patients undergoing minimally invasive cancer surgery. Researchers will randomly assign 48 participants to one of three pain control methods used during their operation. The study will compare pain levels, me…

This study is testing four different group exercise programs to see which ones best help women recover after breast cancer treatment. It will measure improvements in fitness, muscle mass, and body fat. The goal is to find the most effective workout plans to help survivors feel st…

This study is testing if placing a small gel pad under a patient's lower back (a sacral lift) makes a major leg vein larger and easier to see on an ultrasound scan. Researchers want to know if this simple technique could help doctors place emergency IV lines more quickly and succ…