University Of Pittsburgh

This study looks at whether adding a mobile app to a nurse-led counseling program can help men with alcohol use disorder avoid relapse. Researchers will compare relapse rates over three months between two groups: one receiving only the nurse counseling, and another receiving the …

This study tests whether using a person's own fat tissue, combined with a skin graft, can improve tight scars from burns or injuries better than standard skin grafting alone. About 40 adults with scar contractures will receive either the new fat-based method or the usual treatmen…

This study tests ways to help outpatient clinics provide two key services to people who inject drugs: sterile injection equipment and daily HIV prevention pills (PrEP). The goal is to reduce the risk of HIV and serious infections from injections. About 536 participants and clinic…

This study tests whether a game called Singularities can reduce alcohol-related harms in teens aged 14-18 who have already tried alcohol or plan to. About 2,000 participants will play either Singularities or a nutrition game, then complete surveys over a year. The goal is to see …

This study looks at whether teaching elderly people with insomnia better sleep habits can improve their sleep quality. Researchers will enroll 100 adults aged 60 and older who have trouble sleeping. Participants will learn sleep hygiene techniques, and their sleep will be measure…

This study will work with 25 pregnant people who use tobacco and cannabis to create a support program that addresses depressive symptoms. The goal is to help them quit and stay quit after giving birth. The study focuses on understanding what participants find helpful and acceptab…

This study tests a new program called ALIGN for adults with spina bifida. The program helps participants improve skills and set up routines to better manage healthcare tasks like appointments and insurance. Twenty-four adults will take part in virtual group sessions and complete …

This pilot study tests whether prucalopride, a drug used for constipation, can improve cognitive functions like memory and attention in people with schizophrenia. 34 clinically stable adults will take the drug for 4 weeks alongside their usual antipsychotic medication. Researcher…

This study tests a web-based program to help people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program aims to reduce symptoms like depression, pain, fatigue, and sleep problems in patients, and lower stress and depression in caregivers. About 40 patient-caregiver pairs will …

This study tests whether placing a thin layer of the patient's own fat under a skin graft on the penis improves healing, skin feel, and function after reconstructive surgery. Half of the 24 participants will receive the fat graft plus standard surgery, and half will have standard…

This study tests a behavioral program called MomMA for pregnant women with ADHD. The program teaches skills to manage ADHD symptoms and related stress during pregnancy and after childbirth. Researchers will compare the program to usual care in 80 women to see if it is helpful, ac…

This study tests whether using a person's genetic test results to guide medication decisions, delivered by community pharmacists, can improve depression symptoms. About 220 adults starting or changing antidepressants will be randomly assigned to receive this personalized medicati…

This study looks at whether sending people who survive a cardiac arrest outside the hospital to a specialized cardiac arrest center helps them recover better. About 1,618 adults will be randomly assigned to either a specialized center or the nearest hospital. Researchers will che…

This study tests whether a web-based decision aid helps people assigned male at birth, ages 21-55, who are considering vasectomy make more informed choices about birth control. Participants will use the tool and answer surveys about their knowledge and decision-making. The goal i…

This study will test whether a 12-week nutrition and kidney health program works well for adults with chronic kidney disease. About 45 participants will either join group education sessions with cooking classes and food support, or receive standard nutrition advice. The goal is t…

This study looks at how thinking skills, self-awareness, and stigma are connected in people who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts. Researchers will ask 220 adults in India to fill out questionnaires about their thinking patterns, emotions, and attitudes toward suicide. No tr…