Welcome to the Parkinson's Disease Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
VISITS:  Up to 18
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology – Kaufmann Medical Building


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


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

Duration VISITS:  None Required
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh


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 Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Duration DURATION:  6 weeks
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206


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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  1 visit lasting 20 minutes
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone


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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  About 5 minutes
Location 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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Brain and Nervous System

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