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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Houston, Texas 77030
Global Leader in Stroke
Global Leader in Premature Birth
Conducts research for I Am A Healthy Volunteer
Conducts research for Coronavirus
Conducts research for Newborns
942 reported clinical trials
138 medical researchers
Summary
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a medical facility located in Houston, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Stroke, Premature Birth, I Am A Healthy Volunteer, Coronavirus, Newborns and other specialties. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is involved with conducting 942 clinical trials across 1,216 conditions. There are 138 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Sean Savitz, Modupe Idowu, MD, Hope Northrup, and Jay-Jiguang Zhu, MD.
Area of expertise
Stroke
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has run 52 trials for Stroke. Some of their research focus areas include:
Premature Birth
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston has run 41 trials for Premature Birth.
Top PIs
Sean Savitz
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
4 years of reported clinical research
Modupe Idowu, MD
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
5 years of reported clinical research
Hope Northrup
McGovern Medical School/Memorial Hermann Hospital
4 years of reported clinical research
Jay-Jiguang Zhu, MD
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center
10 years of reported clinical research
Clinical Trials running at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Huntington's Disease
Stroke
Prostate Cancer
Premature Birth
Pulmonary Embolism
Arteriovenous Fistula
Frontotemporal Dementia
Diabetes
Cervical Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Neurodevelopment
for Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant disease manifested in a triad of cognitive, psychiatric, and motor signs and symptoms. HD is caused by a triplet repeat (CAG)expansion in the gene Huntingtin (HTT). This disease has classically been conceptualized as a neurodegenerative disease. However, recent evidence suggests that abnormal brain development may play an important role in the etiology of HD. Huntingtin (HTT)is expressed during development and through life. In animal studies, the HTT gene has been shown to be vital for brain development. This suggests that a mutant form of HTT (gene-expanded or CAG repeats of 40 and above) would affect normal brain development. In addition, studies in adults who are gene-expanded for HD, but have not yet manifested the illness, (pre-HD subjects) have significant changes in the structure of their brain, even up to 20 years before onset of clinical diagnosis. How far back these changes are evident is unknown. One possibility is that these brain changes are present throughout life, due to changes in brain development,though initially associated with only subtle functional abnormalities. In an effort to better understand the developmental aspects of this brain disease, the current study proposes to evaluate brain structure and function in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-30) who are at risk for developing HD - those who have a parent or grandparent with HD. Brain structure will be evaluating using Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) with quantitative measures of the entire brain, cerebral cortex, as well as white matter integrity via Diffusion Tensor Imaging. Brain function will be assessed by cognitive tests, behavioral assessment, and physical and neurologic evaluation. Subjects that are gene-expanded (GE) will be compared to subjects who are gene non-expanded (GNE). Changes in brain structure and/or function in the GE group compared to the GNE group would lend support to the notion that this disease has an important developmental component.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
3 criteria
Brain Structure Assessment
for Juvenile-onset Huntington's Disease
The goal of this observational study is to learn about brain development in Juvenile-onset Huntington's Disease (JoHD). The main questions it aims to answer are: * Is brain development different in JoHD than Adult-onset Huntington's Disease (AoHD)? * Can reliable biomarkers for JoHD be found in brain structure and function? Participants will be asked to complete cognitive tests, behavioral assessments, physical and neurologic evaluation, and MRI. Data collected will be compared to populations who are at-risk for HD and who have been diagnosed with HD as adults.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
2 criteria
Registry Study
for Huntington's Disease
Enroll-HD is a longitudinal, observational, multinational study that integrates two former Huntington's disease (HD) registries-REGISTRY in Europe, and COHORT in North America and Australasia-while also expanding to include sites in Latin America. More than 30,000 participants have now enrolled into the study. With annual assessments and no end date, Enroll-HD has built a large and rich database of longitudinal clinical data and biospecimens that form the basis for studies developing tools and biomarkers for progression and prognosis, identifying clinically-relevant phenotypic characteristics, and establishing clearly defined endpoints for interventional studies. Periodic cuts of the database are now available to any interested researcher to use in their research - visit www.enroll-hd.org/for-researchers/access-data/ to learn more.
Recruiting
1 award
N/A
9 criteria
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of research happens at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is a medical facility located in Houston, Texas. This center is recognized for care of Stroke, Premature Birth, I Am A Healthy Volunteer, Coronavirus, Newborns and other specialties. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is involved with conducting 942 clinical trials across 1,216 conditions. There are 138 research doctors associated with this hospital, such as Sean Savitz, Modupe Idowu, MD, Hope Northrup, and Jay-Jiguang Zhu, MD.
Where is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston located?
**The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston** - Located in the Texas Medical Center, close to Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, and Harris Health System's Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. - Accessible by bus, with the Texas Medical Center Transit Center located nearby for convenient walking access to the campus.
Who should I call to ask about financial aid or insurance network?
**UTHealth Houston Employee Assistance Program (EAP):** - Offers confidential assistance for personal and professional issues, including financial concerns. - Contact: (713) 500-3327. - Provides resources for students to manage educational expenses, including loans, scholarships, and financial aid. **UT Health East Texas Charity Care Program:** - Offers financial assistance to eligible uninsured patients. - Requires completion of a financial assistance application and financial verification. - Eligibility determined by a financial counselor may result in services at no charge or at a discounted amount. **Texas Health Resources Financial Assistance Policy:** - Provides care for individuals in need of financial assistance. - Eligibility for assistance if income is less than or equal to 250% of the federal poverty guidelines. - Assistance amount based on annual income, family size, and hospital bill balance.
What insurance does The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston accept?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston accepts the AcademicBlue/Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas PPO plan, covering inpatient hospitalization, outpatient doctor's visits, x-rays, and laboratory charges. All students are required to have health insurance as mandated by the University of Texas System. Students without personal health insurance can enroll in the student health insurance plan selected by the UT System.
What awards or recognition has The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston received?
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) is renowned for its exceptional neuroscience research, earning accolades at university, state, national, and international levels. It stands out as a leading global research university, committed to advancing health through innovative solutions. This is achieved through collaboration between basic scientists and clinical researchers across diverse disciplines.
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Unbiased Results
We believe in providing patients with all the options.
Your Data Stays Your Data
We only share your information with the clinical trials you're trying to access.
Verified Trials Only
All of our trials are run by licensed doctors, researchers, and healthcare companies.