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Clinical trials sponsored by University Of Pittsburgh, explained in plain language.
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Can fixing sleep save lives? new study targets suicidal young adults
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can lower suicide risk in young adults. About 90 college students with recent suicidal thoughts or attempts and significant sleep problems will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep inte…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:30 UTC
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Genetic blueprint for better mood: pharmacists use DNA to fight depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether using a person's genetic information to guide medication decisions can improve depression treatment. About 220 adults with depression will either receive pharmacist-led medication management with genetic test results or standard care. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:30 UTC
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New study aims to help pregnant people quit smoking and cannabis by tackling depression
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study will work with 25 pregnant people who use tobacco and cannabis to create a program that helps them quit. The program focuses on treating depressive symptoms during pregnancy, which can make quitting harder. Researchers will test if the program is acceptable and helpful…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:29 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into kidney rejection to predict transplant success
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 24 kidney transplant patients to understand why some rejections come back or don't go away. Researchers will examine tiny pieces of the transplanted kidney and blood samples over time. They hope to find patterns in cells and genes that can predict which patien…
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:30 UTC
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New app aims to boost school Nurses' diabetes device Know-How
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will see if a new e-learning app for school nurses is practical and well-liked. About 86 school nurses in Pennsylvania will use the app over 16 weeks and complete surveys to measure their learning and confidence. The goal is to help nurses better support students with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 04:28 UTC