Research Studies
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Network Control TMS fMRI
The University of Pennsylvania seeks young adults ages 18-28 for a research study. The purpose of this study is to use different types of MRI scans to find individualized TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) targets and compare how the brain responds. ... Read more
Mechanisms for Individual Differences in Hypertension in Obstructive Sleep Apnea
The purpose of this study is to compare the response to PAP treatment of patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) who have normal blood pressure to those with treated (that is taking medication or on a special diet) high blood ... Read more
Feasibility of the Multiple Sclerosis Performance Test for assessment of functional performance measures in patients with Multiple Sclerosis
The research study is being conducted to better understand if the Multiple Sclerosis Peformance Test (MSPT) is a useful tool to collect data related to neurological function and quality of life in patients with MS or clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), ... Read more
The International MS Microbiome Study
Dr. Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC from the University of Pennsylvania Department of Neurology is conducting a study to investigate how the structure and activity of gastrointestinal microbes (bacteria and fungi) found in the gut contribute to multiple sclerosis pathogenesis. You ... Read more
Influence of Hormones on the Brain in Smokers with a Regular Menstrual Cycle
The purpose of our research is to examine the influence of hormonal status on brain responses to smoking cues. Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, will be used to measure brain responses at three distinct time points during your menstrual cycle, ... Read more
Opioid Taper in Chronic Pain
Are you and your physician planning to taper your opioid dose? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a paid research study looking to evaluate how the perception of pain changes as opioid medication is tapered. Read more
Research Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness and Safety of Ocrelizumab Treatment in Patients with Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of ocrelizumab to alter the course of the complete spectrum of progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS) disease. Ocrelizumab is a type of drug called a monoclonal antibody. Monoclonal antibodies act like ... Read more
Open Label Randomized Multicenter Comparative Effectiveness Trial of Specific Carbohydrate and Mediterranean Diets to Induce Remission in Patients with Crohns Disease
This protocol is designed to compare the effectiveness of two dietary interventions for patients with Crohn's disease (CD): the Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) and a Mediterranean style diet (MSD) that has been demonstrated to have numerous other health benefits. The ... Read more
