CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


TOPAZ: Trial Of Parkinson’s And Zoledronic Acid

Are you age 65 or older and have Parkinson’s disease? You may be able to participate in a study to learn if treatments for osteoporosis can help lower fracture risk in people with Parkinson’s disease. This study is done from your home, and involves a visit by a nurse and a one-time dose of the study treatment or placebo (looks like study drug but contains no medication). Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   65 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  Up to 5 years
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

At home/online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$100 for completing the treatment visit & $50 per yearly check-in

RESTORE Study

Do you experience dizziness or light-headedness or feel like you are going to faint when you stand up? Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure, non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy, or dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency? You may be able to participate in a research study to see if a drug called droxidopa can help. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
VISITS:  Up to 18
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology – Kaufmann Medical Building
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $700


Movement Disorders Research Registry

Do you have a movement disorder? If so, you may be able to participate in the Movement Disorders Registry. This registry is a list of individuals who are interested in being contacted about future research studies.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration VISITS:  None Required
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone

Dementia with Lewy Bodies Consortium (DLBC)

Do you have diagnosed or suspected dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), mild cognitive impairment that may progress to DLB, or Parkinson’s disease dementia? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about DLB and find better ways to identify and treat the disease in the future. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   40 - 90

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 5 years
VISITS:  8 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Montefiore Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, & Kaufmann Medical Building
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $1,350 + parking reimbursement


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Brain and Nervous System