Clinical trials · Pittsburgh, PA
Ulcer clinical trials in Pittsburgh
We’re tracking 31 recruiting ulcer studies with a site in or near Pittsburgh — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies near Pittsburgh
- NCT06104969Recruiting
Biomarkers for active diabetic foot ulcers
This study is looking for people with diabetes who have an open foot or ankle ulcer. Researchers want to collect samples to find biomarkers, which are natural signs in the body that could help improve treatment and healing. It may be a good fit if you have a diabetic foot ulcer and are not currently in another drug trial for ulcers.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07184996RecruitingPhase 3
Study of duvakitug for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
This study tests a new drug called duvakitug for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis that hasn't been helped enough by standard treatments. The goal is to see if this medicine can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 16–80 - NCT07198113Recruiting
Comparing newer treatments for pediatric inflammatory bowel disease
This study is for children and teens with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, colitis, or indeterminate) whose previous anti-TNF medicine stopped working. It compares several newer treatments to see which works best.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 1–18 - NCT06560021Enrolling by invitation
Random biopsies in inflammatory bowel disease surveillance
This trial looks at whether taking random biopsies during a routine colonoscopy is helpful for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who are at risk for colon cancer. It aims to understand if random biopsies can detect early signs of cancer or pre-cancer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05588583Recruiting
Tracking drainage from chronic leg or foot ulcers with a dressing
This study follows how much fluid (drainage) a chronic ulcer produces over time using a dressing called Mepilex Up. It may help clinicians better understand how this dressing manages “exuding” ulcers on the leg or foot.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05987852Recruiting
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for ulcerative colitis flare
This trial tests if hyperbaric oxygen therapy (breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber) can help people hospitalized with a moderate to severe ulcerative colitis flare get better faster. You will receive the therapy along with standard steroid treatment.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT05442567RecruitingPhase 3
Vedolizumab study for kids with ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s
This Phase 3 study tests whether vedolizumab can help children with ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (CD) who improved on earlier treatment. It focuses on kids who can stay off steroid medicines and follow study visits and safety rules.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 2 years+ - NCT07071519RecruitingPhase 3
Risankizumab for young people with ulcerative colitis
This study tests risankizumab (a medication that targets inflammation) in young people with ulcerative colitis who haven't improved enough on other treatments. It aims to see if risankizumab can help control symptoms and reduce bowel inflammation.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 2–17 - NCT06742801Recruiting
Onyx liquid embolic for active bleeding outside the brain and heart
This trial tests a liquid material called Onyx that is injected into blood vessels to stop active bleeding in areas like the arms, legs, belly, or chest. It may help people with uncontrolled bleeding that needs to be blocked quickly.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 22 years+ - NCT05608317Recruiting
Track healing of draining leg ulcers with a foam dressing
This study follows how a non-bordered foam dressing helps chronic leg ulcers that leak fluid (exuding). It mainly aims to see how the wound changes over time, and whether the dressing is comfortable and effective along with standard care.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06213649RecruitingPhase 3
Ulcer treatment trial for active eye infection
This trial tests a new treatment for people who still have eye inflammation after 1 month of standard treatment for a parasitic eye infection (acanthamoeba keratitis). It aims to find a better way to control the infection and reduce inflammation.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 8 years+ - NCT06283979RecruitingPhase 2
Antibiotic bone filler vs standard care for infected pressure ulcers
This trial tests a special antibiotic bone filler (STIMULAN VG) compared to standard care for people with a serious pressure ulcer that has infected the bone. You need to be able to have surgery to clean and close the wound.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05496296Recruiting
Compare a powder dressing vs standard care for pressure sores
This study compares a transforming powder dressing to usual recommended wound care for pressure injuries at stages 2 to 4. It may help you find out whether the powder dressing heals these sores better or faster than standard treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18–85 - NCT03816345RecruitingPhase 1
Nivolumab for advanced cancer with autoimmune conditions
This Phase 1 study tests nivolumab, an immunotherapy “anti-cancer accelerator,” in people with advanced cancer who also have an autoimmune disorder. It aims to see if nivolumab can be given safely and whether it may help shrink or control cancer.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT04243525Recruiting
Inflammatory bowel disease patient research registry
This study is a research registry that collects information from adults receiving care for inflammatory bowel disease at UPMC. It may help researchers better understand bowel disease and improve future treatments.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07223424RecruitingPhase 2
Patient preference study: shot vs infusion for immunotherapy
This study compares two ways to take immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab): as a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) versus an infusion into a vein (intravenous). It looks at which method patients prefer and is for people with certain advanced cancers where these drugs are already approved.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06616844Recruiting
Patch for non-healing diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a special patch made from pig tissue (placenta) placed on diabetic foot ulcers that are not healing well. If you have a foot ulcer that has been present for 4 to 52 weeks and is not shrinking, you may be able to join the study.
McKeesport, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05758545Recruiting
Device treatment for diabetic foot ulcers with poor blood flow
This trial tests whether COMS One is safe and effective for healing a specific diabetic foot ulcer. It may help people whose ulcer is not healing well, especially when blood flow to the foot is limited.
McKeesport, PennsylvaniaAges 22–90 - NCT06938685Recruiting
Testing a new wound treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
This trial tests a new wound covering called NeoThelium FT to help diabetic foot ulcers heal. It is for people whose ulcer has not improved much with standard care and is not infected or too deep.
Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06449638Recruiting
Testing new wound treatments for hard-to-heal diabetic foot ulcers
This trial compares several advanced wound treatments (called CAMPs) plus standard care versus standard care alone for diabetic foot ulcers that are slow to heal. The goal is to see if adding these treatments helps ulcers close faster.
Jefferson Hills, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07086443RecruitingPhase 4
Testing a new wound therapy for diabetic foot ulcers
This study tests a new wound therapy for diabetic foot ulcers that haven't healed with standard care. It aims to see if the therapy helps these ulcers heal better and faster.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07126886RecruitingPhase 4
Amniotic membrane for hard-to-heal pressure ulcers
This study tests a special wound covering made from amniotic membrane (the tissue that surrounds a baby in the womb) to see if it helps deep pressure ulcers heal faster. If you have a stage 3 or 4 pressure ulcer that hasn't improved with standard care, you may be able to join.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06697925Recruiting
Venous leg ulcer closure durability study
This trial checks how long the closure of a venous leg ulcer lasts after healing. It is only for people who already took part in an earlier study (THOR trial) and had their ulcer fully close within 12 weeks.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06693570RecruitingPhase 4
Fish skin graft for hard-to-heal leg ulcers
This trial tests whether applying a special fish skin graft, along with standard compression therapy, helps heal leg ulcers caused by poor vein function (venous leg ulcers) that have not healed with standard care alone. If you have a nonhealing venous leg ulcer, this study may offer a new treatment option.
Monroeville, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+
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Ulcer trials in other cities
Where these studies are running near Pittsburgh
Institutions with a site for the recruiting ulcer studies listed above.
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center · 6 studies
- Serena Group · 5 studies
- Allegheny Health Network · 3 studies
- University of Pittsburgh · 3 studies
- Serena Group Research Institute · 2 studies
- UPMC Hillman Cancer Center · 2 studies
- Armstrong County Memorial Hospital
- Pace Foot and Ankle Center
What taking part in a ulcer 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.
Looking wider? See all recruiting ulcer studies in Pennsylvania.
Common questions
- Are there ulcer clinical trials near Pittsburgh?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 31 recruiting ulcer studies with a site near Pittsburgh, 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 ulcer study near Pittsburgh?
- 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 Pittsburgh to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site near Pittsburgh, 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 ulcer 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.
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