CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Designing Technology for Health Study

Do you have a chronic health condition such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure? Do you receive care from an adult who does not live with you? You and your caregiver may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the experiences, needs, and preferences of adults with chronic health conditions and those with caregiving responsibilities. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  30-60 minutes
VISITS:  Up to 2
Location LOCATION: 

Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$15 per participant per interview

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 Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  one in person visit
Location LOCATION: 

Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

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

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

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

By phone

TOPAZ: Trial Of Parkinson’s And Zoledronic Acid

Are you age 60 or older and are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or neurodegenerative parkinsonism? 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 or neurodegenerative parkinsonism. This study can be completed from your home. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

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

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  None Required
Location LOCATION: 

By email or 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

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