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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212
Global Leader in Breast Cancer
Global Leader in Lung Cancer
Conducts research for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Conducts research for Heart Failure
Conducts research for Cancer
473 reported clinical trials
61 medical researchers
Summary
Allegheny General Hospital is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This center is recognized for care of Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cancer and other specialties. Allegheny General Hospital is involved with conducting 473 clinical trials across 677 conditions. There are 61 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Thomas Krivak, Gene G. Finley, Sarah Crafton, and Dulabh Monga, MD.
Area of expertise
Breast Cancer
Allegheny General Hospital has run 54 trials for Breast Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Lung Cancer
Allegheny General Hospital has run 49 trials for Lung Cancer. Some of their research focus areas include:
Top PIs
Thomas Krivak
West Penn Hospital
6 years of reported clinical research
Gene G. Finley
Allegheny General Hospital
11 years of reported clinical research
Sarah Crafton
West Penn Hospital
6 years of reported clinical research
Dulabh Monga, MD
Allegheny General Hospital
6 years of reported clinical research
Clinical Trials running at Allegheny General Hospital
Skin Cancer
Breast Cancer
Bladder Cancer
Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Bladder Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Liver Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Breast cancer
Cemiplimab + Surgery
for Advanced Skin Cancer
This phase III trial compares the effect of adding cemiplimab to standard therapy (surgery with or without radiation) versus standard therapy alone in treating patients with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that is able to be removed by surgery (resectable) and that may have come back after a period of improvement (recurrent). The usual treatment for patients with resectable squamous cell skin cancer is the removal of the cancerous tissue (surgery) with or without radiation, which uses high energy x-rays, particles, or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as cemiplimab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Cemiplimab has been approved for the treatment of skin cancer that has spread or that cannot be removed by surgery, but it has not been approved for the treatment of skin cancer than can be removed by surgery. Adding cemiplimab to the usual treatment of surgery with or without radiation may be more effective in treating patients with stage III/IV resectable squamous cell skin cancer than the usual treatment alone.
Recruiting
2 awards
Phase 3
7 criteria
Gabapentin
for Pain in Head and Neck Cancer
This phase III trial tests if gabapentin can prevent the need for opiate pain medication for mouth sores (oral mucositis) in patients undergoing treatment with chemotherapy and radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region. Oral mucositis is a common side effect of radiation treatment and can cause severe pain, dysphagia, and weight loss resulting in feeding tube placement, worse health-related quality of life, treatment interruptions, unplanned hospitalizations, and significant financial burden. Mucositis pain is often treated with opioid pain medications which do provide pain relief but have many known side effects not limited to mental clouding, constipation, fatigue, endocrinopathy, neurotoxicity, sleep-disordered breathing, and most distressingly persistent opioid use. Gabapentin may help relieve pain from oral mucositis caused by radiation while also reducing the need for opiate pain medications for patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation for squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck region
Recruiting
1 award
Phase 3
14 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at Allegheny General Hospital?
Allegheny General Hospital is a medical facility located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This center is recognized for care of Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Heart Failure, Cancer and other specialties. Allegheny General Hospital is involved with conducting 473 clinical trials across 677 conditions. There are 61 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Thomas Krivak, Gene G. Finley, Sarah Crafton, and Dulabh Monga, MD.
Where is Allegheny General Hospital located?
**Directions to Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania:** - From the North: Take I-79 South to I-279 South, then I-279 North to East Street Exit (Exit 2B). Turn right onto North Avenue, then right onto James Street, and left into the parking garage. - From the West/Pittsburgh International Airport: Take I-79 South to I-376, then I-279 North across the Fort Pitt Bridge. Take the East Ohio Street Exit (Exit 1D), turn left onto East Ohio Street, then right onto James Street, and left into the parking garage.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
For financial assistance and insurance inquiries at Allegheny General Hospital, contact AHN Patient Financial Services at 1-833-684-0239. For details on the Financial Assistance program, call 1-855-493-2500 or email financialadvocates@ahn.org. The Financial Assistance Application can be downloaded and submitted with proof of income for eligibility determination.
What insurance does Allegheny General Hospital accept?
Allegheny General Hospital, part of the Allegheny Health Network (AHN), accepts a wide range of insurance plans including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, and many others. AHN has a close relationship with Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, serving Western and Northeastern Pennsylvania, with most Highmark plans accepted at AHN facilities within the state. However, UPMC plans may not be fully accepted at all AHN hospitals, with UPMC for Life Medicare Advantage members having full in-network access to AHN primary care physicians, specialists, and hospitals.
What awards or recognition has Allegheny General Hospital received?
Allegheny General Hospital, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is distinguished by its Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for nursing excellence. It is also recognized as a Mitral Valve Repair Reference Center by the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation, showcasing its expertise in cardiovascular care.
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All of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.