Welcome to the Glaucoma Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Mental Health as a Potential Contributor to Postural Instability in Glaucoma - Glaucoma

Are you 65-85 years old and diagnosed with glaucoma? The Human Movement and Balance Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to better understand balance, gait, mental health, and brain features of glaucoma and how they differ from features found in adults without glaucoma. Compensation provided.

Cataracts

LOCATION: Schenley Place, Biomedical Science Tower 3 and Home

COMPENSATION: up to $386 along with parking expenses

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

Dexterity Study- Low Vision

Are you 55 to 70 years old? Have you been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, primary open angle glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? You may be eligible to participate in a research study is to learn more about how people with and without vision loss perform coordination tasks. Compensation is provided

Glaucoma

Healthy Aging

Macular Degeneration

Other Eyes and Vision

And 1 more area

AGE: 55-70

DURATION: 8 hours total

VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: Human Movement and Balance Laboratory - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $150 and transportation/parking expenses

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Eyes and Vision