CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE

FAME 103 Study

Are you a healthy 18-45 year old woman? You may be eligible to participate in a study to test the safety and acceptability of a vaginal film that contains an investigational medication called MK2048 (used in other studies to look at HIV prevention). This study involves 8 visits and includes STD testing, providing blood, rectal, vaginal and cervical specimens. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Volunteer
Other Reproductive and Sexual Health
Age Range
AGE: 18-45
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
Duration
DURATION: 28 days
VISITS: 8
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $370

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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 152 more areas
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

Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

Are you planning to have elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and do not have diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if the drug metformin results in fewer complications and better outcomes after surgery. Compensation is provided.

ACL Tear
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Assistive Devices
And 56 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 60 and up
Duration
DURATION: Up to 9 months
Location
LOCATION: All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $200
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Patient Perceptions of Consent Process

Are you scheduled to have a surgical procedure for a benign gynecological condition such as fibroids, endometriosis, adenomyosis, or ovarian cysts? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help understand patients’ perceptions about the role of medical students in their healthcare. This study includes two phone or online interviews lasting about 1.5 hours total.

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health
Remote Research
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
Duration
DURATION: 1.5 hours
VISITS: Two telephone or Zoom interviews
Location
LOCATION: Online or by phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $25

The VWD Minimize Study – Ages 18-45

Are you a female aged 18-45 who has been diagnosed with Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)? Do you experience heavy menstrual bleeding? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to compare two different treatments for VWD. This study involves 4 visits over 24 weeks and one baseline blood draw. Compensation is provided.

Chromosomal Disorders
Other Blood/Lymphatic System
Other Reproductive and Sexual Health
Women's Health
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 45
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
Duration
DURATION: 24 weeks
VISITS: 4
Location
LOCATION: Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania – Boulevard of the Allies - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $100 per visit (up to $400)

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  Reproductive and Sexual Health