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 aims to find out which of four different, supervised group exercise programs works best to improve fitness and build muscle in women who have finished treatment for breast cancer. Researchers will compare how these resistance training routines affect heart and lung fit…

This study aims to find the best pain management approach for patients undergoing minimally invasive cancer surgery. Researchers will compare three different pain control methods used during surgery to see which provides the most effective pain relief with the fewest side effects…

This study is testing whether a medication called tamsulosin can help women regain the ability to urinate on their own more quickly after pelvic reconstructive surgery. Researchers will compare the drug to a placebo (inactive pill) in 154 women who experience temporary bladder re…

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 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 is testing if placing a gel pad under a patient's lower back (a sacral lift) makes a major leg vein larger and easier to see on an ultrasound. Researchers want to know if this helps doctors place emergency IV lines more successfully. They will compare ultrasound measur…