Clinical Trials at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Q: How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Pittsburgh?

There are approximately 1,242 recruiting clinical trials in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania listed on ClinicalTrials.gov. The number changes weekly as new studies open and others close enrollment.

Q: Do clinical trials in Pittsburgh pay participants?

Most recruiting trials in Pittsburgh compensate participants for their time, travel, and study visits. Compensation varies by sponsor, study phase, and visit requirements — the exact amount is disclosed by the study team during the informed consent process.

Q: Who can participate in a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

Eligibility depends on the specific study. Each trial defines its own inclusion criteria (age, diagnosis, medical history, prior treatments) and exclusion criteria. Both patients with specific conditions and healthy volunteers can qualify, depending on the study design.

Q: What conditions are most commonly studied in Pittsburgh?

The most common conditions under active study in Pittsburgh include Breast Cancer (25), Cancer (19), Melanoma (17), Stroke (17), among many others. Browse the list above to explore every recruiting trial.

Q: Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Pittsburgh?

Yes. Healthy-volunteer studies — often early-phase pharmacology or vaccine trials — recruit in Pittsburgh on an ongoing basis. Use the "Healthy volunteers only" filter above to view trials that accept participants without the study's target condition.

Q: How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

Click any study title above to see the full study record, including eligibility criteria, visit schedule, and the study team's contact information. Reach out to the central contact or recruiting site directly — they will guide you through screening and informed consent.

Q: Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Pittsburgh?

Recruiting research sites in Pittsburgh include University of Pittsburgh, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, among others. Each site lists its open studies and contact information on the study record above — call or email the site coordinator to ask about screening for a specific protocol.

Q: What kinds of studies are recruiting in Pittsburgh right now?

The largest active categories in Pittsburgh are Cancer & tumors (396), Neurology & pain (82), Cardiovascular (74). Use the filters above to narrow by therapeutic area, phase, age, or healthy-volunteer eligibility.

Q: What is the address of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is located at 3705 5TH AVE, GROUND FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213. Use the Google Maps link in the intro above to get directions.

Q: How do I contact UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

You can reach UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh by phone at (412) 692-5352. For questions about a specific trial, use the study coordinator contact listed on the individual study record — click any trial title above to open it.

As of September 2026, 44 paid clinical trials are recruiting at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, located at 3705 5TH AVE, GROUND FLOOR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213, phone (412) 692-5352 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Active studies at this site cover conditions such as Breast Cancer, Melanoma and Stroke. Compensation typically covers time, travel, and study visits — most studies also offer study-related medical care at no cost to participants.

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Recruiting trial data synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov. Last sync: September 1, 2026.

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Posted to ClinicalTrials.gov within the last 60 days — these studies are just starting to recruit.

Dorsal Root Electrical Stimulation in Children With Cerebral Palsy

for Cerebral Palsy (CP)

1 location in Pittsburgh

Sponsor: Martin Piazza

Sex: All·Age: 3 - 14

Code: NCT07715006·Recruiting·Listed Jul 20, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How many paid clinical trials are currently recruiting in Pittsburgh?

Do clinical trials in Pittsburgh pay participants?

Who can participate in a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

What conditions are most commonly studied in Pittsburgh?

Are there clinical trials for healthy volunteers in Pittsburgh?

How do I enroll in a clinical trial in Pittsburgh?

Where can I take part in paid clinical trials in Pittsburgh?

What kinds of studies are recruiting in Pittsburgh right now?

What is the address of UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

How do I contact UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

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