Clinical Trials

Drexel University College of Medicine's clinical research program seeks to improve patient care through innovative approaches and new findings. By evaluating medicines, therapies and diagnostic tools, clinical research drives discoveries in health promotion and disease prevention to improve health.

Through collaborative efforts and dedication to equitable access, our clinical research program strives to create a comprehensive and holistic approach to healthcare and positive outcomes. We firmly believe that the path to improved patient care lies in embracing diversity and fostering equal opportunities for all to contribute to and benefit from the advancements driven by clinical research.

Open Clinical Trials

Weight Loss and The Brain Research Study

The College of Nursing and Health Professions* is enrolling participants in a study to learn if brain activity during eating can predict weight loss.

The study consists of a total of five visits at Drexel University involving consumption of food and assessment of brain activity. Each visit will be on separate days plus FREE online weight loss intervention for six months.

Are you between 18-65 years of age?
Do you have no allergies to dairy, wheat, soy, nuts, tomatoes or corn?
Do you wish to be part of a free weight loss study with brain activity measurement?

For participating in the study you will receive:

$150 compensation ($30 for each session)

If you think you may be eligible or for more information contact the Nasser Eating Behavior Laboratory at 267.359.6287 or FoodBrainStudies@drexel.edu.

*This research is conducted by a researcher who is member of Drexel University.

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Online Mindful Movement Study for Dementia Care

Who can participate?

Individuals with mild dementia and their care partners

What is involved?

Care Partner Support & Training: Engage in a 4-week online mindful movement and support groups focused on nonverbal communication and self-care.
Mindful Movement Program for Care Pairs: Weekly 1-hour online sessions blending mindfulness, multisensory exploration and shared movement for 8 weeks. Enhance connection, well-being and relationship quality.
Complete surveys and participate in an interview to share your experiences.

Reach out for more information or to join our study.

How Do People Treat You - Online Survey

We want to hear from you about being treated differently because of who you are and how it affects your health.

Description: If you are interested in participated, please visit https://drexel.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3QPy1osLBz74GF0?Source=directorg (online survey and compensation/encuesta en linea y compensacion)

Contact: treatyou@drexel.edu

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Impact of Medical Marijuana on Quality of Life Outcomes in People Living with HIV with Neuropathic Pain and/or PTSD

PI: Wei Du, MD
Sponsor: Medical Marijuana Research Center, Drexel University
Description: We are enrolling participants in a study to learn how medical marijuana affects the health of people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). 1) We are particularly interested in individuals with HIV-related nerve pain or 2) post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but are also recruiting individuals without nerve pain or PTSD for comparison purposes.

Eligibility Criteria:

You have HIV
You are 18 years or older and have a valid PA Medical Marijuana Card
You plan to begin taking medical marijuana for your medical conditions (HIV, PTSD, HIV-related nerve pain) but have not yet started
You can afford medical marijuana and are willing to use Verano products

Contact: MedicalCannabisStudy@drexel.edu or call 215.762.7770.

Extended Use of Tecovirimat at PCCP (Non-research)

PI: Amy Althoff, MD
Sponsor: NA
Description: This is a non-research expanded access Investigational New Drug protocol that allows for the use of Tecovirimat for monkeypox infections. The link to the protocol is: https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/clinicians/Tecovirimat.html#print
Eligibility Criteria: Be a PCCP patient over the age of 18 showing signs of monkeypox infection
Contact: Carolyn Edwards (267.507.6768)

Clinical and Translational Research Support Core of the Comprehensive NeuroHIV Center

PI: Brian Wigdahl, PhD
Sponsor: NIH
Description: We invite you (English or Spanish speaking) to take part in a research study because you are an HIV-1 infected patient over the age of 18.
Lo invitamos a participar en un estudio de investigación porque es un paciente infectado por el VIH-1 y es mayor de 18 años.
Eligibility Criteria: Subjects 18 years of age and older that are HIV positive
Contact: Kim Malone - 267.507.6645

Research Participants

Many biomedical and social-behavioral research studies require the participation of human volunteers. These studies must be reviewed by a committee called an Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB is made up of at least 5 members from diverse backgrounds including scientific and nonscientific professionals as well representatives from various communities not affiliated with Drexel. The IRB helps to ensure the safety of research participants and to ensure ethical standards required by Federal regulation, international best practices, state and local laws, as well as institutional policies are met. Learn more.

Research Solutions Committee for Clinical Research

The Research Solutions Committee gives clinical researchers an opportunity to address concerns and issues with their clinical research projects. Learn more.

Florence eBinders

As part of Drexel’s ongoing commitment to efficiency and excellence, we have partnered with Florence eBinders™ to enhance our clinical trials program at the College of Medicine. Florence eBinders provides automated compliance, remote monitoring and site wide visibility with global dashboards to help us tackle study tasks more efficiently and accelerate study start-up. Florence eBinders advances clinical research through Part 11-compliant purpose-built software. This is a validated 21 CFR Part 11 and HIPAA compliant service that manages both regulatory and source documents. For questions about Florence eBinders contact Janet Matthews, MSN, RN at jm834@drexel.edu.
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TriNetX

TriNetX is the global health research network that connects the world of drug discovery and development from pharmaceutical company to study site, and investigator to patient by sharing real-world data to make clinical and observational research easier and more efficient.
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The College of Medicine is committed to advancing medical treatments to improve patient outcomes. We prioritize protecting the safety, rights and well-being of all research participants, ensuring that our studies are conducted with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with all federal regulations.

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