University Of Pittsburgh

This study tests whether a mobile health program—combining home blood pressure monitoring with virtual coaching—can help midlife women control high blood pressure after having had a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy (like preeclampsia). About 50 women who had such a pregnancy 10…

This study tests a surgical procedure to cover exposed tooth roots on the tongue side of lower teeth. Twenty adults with gum recession will receive the surgery and be followed for up to 24 months. The main goal is to see how much root coverage is achieved at 6 months, along with …

This study looks at whether adding a mobile app to a nurse-led counseling program helps men with alcohol use disorder stay sober longer. About 74 men aged 18-59 who own an Android phone will take part. The goal is to see if the app reduces relapse rates over three months compared…

This study tests whether a smartphone app that shows real-time blood sugar and activity data can help adolescents and young adults with type 2 diabetes improve their glucose control. Participants use a continuous glucose monitor and Fitbit, and some receive prompts to reflect on …

This study will test whether having a pharmacist review a patient's genetic test results can improve treatment for major depression. 220 adults in Pennsylvania who are starting or changing antidepressant medication will be randomly assigned to either receive this specialized medi…

This study tests whether moving cardiac arrest survivors to a specialized hospital improves their recovery. About 1,600 adults who were revived after an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest will be randomly assigned to either stay at the nearest hospital or be transferred to a specialt…

This pilot study will test whether a multi-domain program—including psychological support, diet changes, targeted therapy, and parent counseling—can improve thinking skills and behavior in 50 children (ages 6-16) with Type-1 diabetes who have hypoglycemia unawareness (not feeling…

This study tests whether adding a patient's own fat tissue under a standard skin graft can improve healing and reduce scarring after severe burns or traumatic wounds. About 68 adults with deep skin loss will receive either the new fat-plus-skin graft or a traditional skin graft a…

This study tests whether using a person's own fat, combined with a skin graft, can improve tight scars from burns or injury better than standard skin grafting alone. Forty adults with scar contracture will receive either the new fat-plus-skin method or the usual full-thickness sk…

This study aims to help outpatient clinics provide HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and sterile injection equipment to people who inject drugs. Researchers will work with clinics to develop and test a bundle of strategies, including patient education, provider training, and syste…

This study tests Project LYNX, a program that helps young adults (ages 18-29) who have recently been involved with the criminal legal system find and connect to substance use treatment and HIV-prevention services. The program pairs each participant with a trained peer navigator a…

This study tests whether a game called Singularities can help teens aged 14-18 reduce alcohol-related harms, like hangovers or risky behavior. About 2,000 participants will play either Singularities or a nutrition game and complete surveys over one year. The goal is to see if the…

This study tests whether a digital tool combining weekly symptom surveys and a Fitbit can help monitor patients during immunotherapy for advanced melanoma. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the system is easy…

This study tests whether placing a thin layer of the patient's own fat under a skin graft on the penis leads to better healing, feel, and function. Twenty-four men scheduled for reconstructive penile surgery will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard skin graft alon…

This study looks at whether adding sleep-focused treatments to standard psychiatric care can reduce suicide risk in young adults. About 90 college students with suicidal thoughts and sleep problems will be randomly assigned to one of three sleep interventions. Researchers will tr…

This study tests a web-based program designed to help advanced cancer patients manage symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems, while also supporting their caregivers. The program combines online tools with guidance from healthcare professionals. Researchers wi…

This study tests whether teaching older adults (60+) about healthy sleep habits can reduce insomnia. Over 6 weeks, participants attend two face-to-face sessions and get regular phone follow-ups. The goal is to see if this behavioral approach improves sleep quality without medicat…

This study is for pregnant people who use tobacco and cannabis and want to quit. Researchers will test a program that helps with depressive symptoms to make quitting easier. The study involves 25 participants and will measure how well the program works and if people stick with it…

This study tests whether prucalopride, a drug used for gut issues, can improve thinking and memory in people with schizophrenia. About 34 adults will take the drug for 4 weeks while staying on their usual medications. Researchers will measure changes in memory, attention, and pro…

This study will create a computer tool to predict which older adults are at high risk for serious problems after heart or blood vessel surgery. It will also test if special programs before and during surgery can help prevent confusion, heart issues, and death. About 1,200 people …

This study will test a new mobile mental health app designed to help people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder stick to their medication routine. Researchers will enroll 50 adults who are in remission and see if using the app is practical and well-liked. The goal is t…

This study will test a new care pathway for rehabilitation after total knee replacement. The pathway includes a patient education booklet and optimized scheduling of physical therapy. Researchers want to see if this approach improves recovery and reduces differences based on race…

This study tests whether smartwatches, cameras, and eye-tracking devices can accurately measure how well older women perform daily tasks like cooking and cleaning. Twenty women aged 75 and older will be observed in a kitchen setting, and the sensor data will be compared to rating…

This study will enroll 220 adults in India who have had high suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. Researchers will use questionnaires and thinking tests to measure executive function, metacognition (awareness of one's own thoughts), and stigma around suicide. The goal i…

This study will test whether a new e-learning app can help school nurses feel more confident and knowledgeable about diabetes devices like insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors. About 86 school nurses in Pennsylvania will use the app over 16 weeks and complete surveys bef…

This observational study at the University of Pittsburgh will enroll 24 kidney transplant recipients to deeply analyze why some rejections are stubborn. Researchers will use biopsies and blood samples to map immune cells and genetic changes. The goal is to better predict and unde…