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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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:

40 - 90

DURATION: About 5 years
VISITS: 8 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, & Kaufmann Medical Building

Xtampza ER Study for Adults Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Pills

Do you take a prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain and are age 21-70? Do you have trouble swallowing pills? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a pain medication called Xtampza ER is easier to swallow. Participants must be current patients of a UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic, or be willing to schedule an appointment with this clinic. Compensation provided.

AGE:

21 - 70

DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Pain Diary Applications

Are you a UPMC Pain Medicine patient with chronic pain that has lasted more than 6 months? If so, you may be eligible to complete a 5 minute online survey to help researchers gather feedback about the usefulness of smartphone apps designed to help manage chronic pain. Participants will be entered into a random drawing for a gift card.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: About 5 minutes

LOCATION: Online only

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

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:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 9 months
VISITS: Up to 18

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology – Kaufmann Medical Building

Social Brain Interaction Study – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy man ages 24, 25, 28, 29, or 43 or a healthy woman ages 27 or 29? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating the brain during social interactions. Participants wear a safe, painless device that measures brain activity using infrared light while interacting with another person. Involves 1 visit lasting about 1-2 hours. Compensation provided.

AGE:

24 - 43

DURATION: 1-2 hours
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: Oakland – Loeffler Building (LCBD)

MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: None Required

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Nervous System