Participating in research is one of the most powerful things you can do to be part of tomorrow's healthcare breakthroughs. Penn State Health is always looking for people who are willing to participate in studies, so that our researchers can better understand how to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and conditions.
This study is for patients with SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) to determine the effectiveness and safety of drug CC-220 on improving SLE and to see how well the body tolerates...
The purpose of this research study is to assess the pain, stiffness and physical function of the knee in patients with an articular cartilage defect of the knee. Participants will...
This study will recruit healthy volunteers to determine the effect of a peripheral nerve block. The participants will get an injection in their back muscle after an intravenous line is...
AWS-PSU: Active Women's Study at Penn State University This research study is being conducted to evaluate the impact of exercise and reproductive function on bone strength. Eligible young women (age...
Description: This research study is to assess energetic status, reproductive health, and bone health in a population of young exercising men. Secondarily, this study will also explore how diet, fitness...
This study is seeking to enroll participants who are between the ages of 18-35 that are healthy, physically active. Eligible participants will complete laboratory testing related to knee function, which...
Many negative consequences of Achilles tendon ruptures, such as tendon elongation and calf muscle atrophy, develop during the first weeks of healing after a rupture. In order to develop new...
The objective of this study is to establish possible relationships between changes in the mechanical properties of the ulnar collateral ligament and symptoms and functionality of the arm in baseball...
Healthy subjects and athletes needed for the study. Athletes will be evaluated several times over the course of season. Additionally, patients with ACL injury or ACL surgery will be recruited...
This experimental study will investigate foot joint function during walking and running and/or hopping and performing heel raises. Participants will walk and run and/or complete heel raises with mass added...
