Clinical trials · Pennsylvania
Pregnancy, High Risk clinical trials in Pennsylvania
We’re tracking 21 recruiting pregnancy, high risk studies with a site in Pennsylvania — including Phase 1, Phase 1/Phase 2, Phase 2, Phase 2/Phase 3, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Pennsylvania
- NCT07549321RecruitingPhase 2/Phase 3
Hu14 Immunotherapy for High-Risk Neuroblastoma in Children
This study tests a new antibody-based immunotherapy called hu14 for children and young adults with high-risk neuroblastoma (an aggressive childhood cancer that has spread). The treatment is designed to help the immune system fight cancer cells.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1.5 years–18 years - NCT06839456RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Stem cell addback to prevent infections after transplant
This trial tests whether adding back certain immune cells after a stem cell transplant can help prevent serious viral or fungal infections. It's for children and young adults up to age 25 who need a transplant for a blood cancer or other curable disease.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 1 month–25 years - NCT05124808Recruiting
Tight blood sugar targets in pregnant women with gestational diabetes
This study compares a tighter blood sugar goal versus a standard goal in pregnant people with gestational diabetes who are also overweight or obese. It may help find whether stricter blood sugar control improves pregnancy outcomes.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45 - NCT06036446Recruiting
Late cerclage for preventing early birth in high-risk pregnancies
This trial tests if placing a stitch in the cervix (cerclage) between 24 and 27 weeks of pregnancy can help prevent preterm birth in women whose cervix is short. It may be an option for those who find out late in pregnancy that they are at risk.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–50 - NCT06445946RecruitingPhase 4
Metformin vs insulin for gestational diabetes
This study compares two common medicines (metformin pills and insulin shots) to see which works better for controlling blood sugar in pregnant women with gestational diabetes. The goal is to find the best treatment for both mom and baby, now and in the long term.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06826859RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Daily aspirin vs split dosing to prevent preeclampsia
This study compares taking a daily low-dose aspirin (a single pill) versus splitting the same dose into two smaller pills many hours apart to see which way better prevents preeclampsia in pregnant people who are at higher risk.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 16–55 - NCT07012044RecruitingPhase 1
Cedazuridine and decitabine after stem cell transplant for childhood leukemia
This trial tests if adding two chemotherapy drugs (cedazuridine and decitabine) along with a growth factor (filgrastim) can help prevent leukemia from coming back after a stem cell transplant. It is for children and young adults with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia who are in remission after transplant.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT03937635RecruitingPhase 3
Lenalidomide and dexamethasone, with or without daratumumab
This phase 3 trial studies whether lenalidomide plus dexamethasone can prevent or delay progression of “high-risk smoldering” multiple myeloma, and whether adding daratumumab improves outcomes. It’s meant for people who are not yet showing symptoms, but whose lab and scan results suggest higher risk.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04696029RecruitingPhase 2
DFMO to prevent return of high-risk or relapsed medulloblastoma
This Phase 2 study tests DFMO (a maintenance medicine) to help stop medulloblastoma from coming back or worsening after prior treatment. It focuses on children and young people with specific high-risk tumor types or tumors that have returned or not responded well to treatment.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 21 years - NCT05489887RecruitingPhase 2
Naxitamab with frontline chemotherapy for high-risk neuroblastoma
This Phase 2 trial tests whether adding a drug called naxitamab to standard early (frontline) treatment improves outcomes for children with high-risk neuroblastoma. It may help by helping the immune system better target the cancer during initial induction therapy.
Hershey, PennsylvaniaAges 1–21 - NCT06172296RecruitingPhase 3
Dinutuximab plus transplant for high-risk neuroblastoma
This trial tests adding a targeted drug called dinutuximab to standard chemotherapy, surgery, and a stem cell transplant for children and young adults with a new diagnosis of high-risk neuroblastoma. The goal is to see if this combination helps more patients stay in remission.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges Up to 30 years - NCT04752722RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Gene therapy for bladder cancer that came back after BCG
This study tests a new gene therapy (EG-70) given directly into the bladder for people with a high-risk bladder cancer called NMIBC. It may be an option if BCG treatment stopped working, or if you cannot have or choose not to have bladder removal surgery.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04269902RecruitingPhase 3
Early treatment check for high-risk CLL/SLL
This Phase 3 trial studies an early treatment approach for people with high-risk CLL or SLL who have not yet needed standard therapy. It aims to see if treating earlier can improve outcomes while keeping side effects manageable.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04469530RecruitingPhase 2
Sirolimus plus low-dose chemotherapy for high-risk childhood tumors
This Phase 2 study tests whether sirolimus combined with low-dose (“metronomic”) chemotherapy can help children and young adults with certain high-risk solid tumors stay in remission or reduce recurrence risk. It is designed for people whose cancer has responded well to initial treatment, with only minimal or no visible disease on scans.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 1–30 - NCT06050252RecruitingPhase 2
Durvalumab plus chemo before surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer
This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before surgery helps people with a high-risk type of bile duct cancer live longer. If you qualify, you would receive the drug combination before your planned surgery.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT03959085RecruitingPhase 3
Inotuzumab plus chemotherapy for high-risk childhood leukemia
This Phase 3 trial tests whether adding inotuzumab to standard post-induction chemotherapy improves outcomes for children and young teens with high-risk B-ALL, mixed phenotype acute leukemia (MPAL), or certain high-risk B-LLy. It may help by targeting leukemia cells more directly, but participation depends on specific age, lab results, and medical history rules.
Allentown, PennsylvaniaAges 12 months–25 years - NCT04031677RecruitingPhase 3
Surgery with or without chemotherapy for high-risk retroperitoneal sarcoma
This trial studies whether adding chemotherapy before surgery helps people with high-risk retroperitoneal (abdominal-area) leiomyosarcoma or liposarcoma. The goal is to improve outcomes while comparing surgery alone versus surgery plus neoadjuvant chemotherapy.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05040360RecruitingPhase 2
Chemotherapy after surgery for high-risk pancreatic NET tumors
This Phase 2 trial studies whether giving chemotherapy after surgery can lower cancer recurrence risk in people with high-risk pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). It may help you by testing an added treatment after the tumor has been removed.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07346014Recruiting
Sleep therapy for college students at risk of suicide
This study tests if improving sleep can help college students who are already getting mental health treatment for suicidal thoughts. You will try light therapy or sleep schedule changes to see if it reduces suicide risk.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–25 - NCT06994676RecruitingPhase 1
Study of CBX-250 for advanced myeloid leukemias
This study tests an experimental drug, CBX-250, for people with certain advanced blood cancers (like AML) that have not responded to standard treatments or have returned. The drug works only for people who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01). The goal is to see if it is safe and how well it works.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 12 years+ - NCT06533098RecruitingPhase 3
Nipocalimab vs IVIG for FNAIT in pregnancy
This study tests a new medicine called nipocalimab compared to standard IVIG treatment for pregnant women who are at risk of a serious condition where the mother's antibodies attack the baby's platelets (FNAIT). The goal is to see if nipocalimab can prevent complications like bleeding in the baby.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaAges 18–45
Where these studies are running in Pennsylvania
Institutions with a site for the recruiting pregnancy, high risk studies listed above.
- Thomas Jefferson University Hospital · 7 studies
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia · 5 studies
- Geisinger Medical Center · 4 studies
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest · 4 studies
- University of Pennsylvania · 4 studies
- UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh · 4 studies
- Penn State Health Children's Hospital · 3 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 3 studies
What taking part in a pregnancy, high risk study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Pregnancy, High Risk trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there pregnancy, high risk clinical trials in Pennsylvania?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 21 recruiting pregnancy, high risk studies with a site in Pennsylvania, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a pregnancy, high risk study in Pennsylvania?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Pennsylvania to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Pennsylvania, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a pregnancy, high risk trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New pregnancy, high risk studies open in Pennsylvania regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.