CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18-45

Duration DURATION:  28 days
VISITS:  8
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$370

Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

Are you planning to have an elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and non-diabetic? You may be able to participate in a study to see if an investigational drug will help lessen complications and increase better outcomes after surgery. This study involves taking a study drug, optional blood samples, and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 21 months
Location LOCATION: 

All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $200

MIGHTY Study

Do you identify as a woman and Black/African American? Are you HIV+ and the primary caregiver of at least one child under the age of 18? You may be able to participate in a study to help better understand the experiences of Black mothers navigating HIV medical care services in Allegheny County, PA. Participation involves an interview that will last about 1.5 hours. Compensation is provided.

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

Duration DURATION:  1.5 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Zoom videoconferencing
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$30 gift card

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!

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

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.

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

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 45

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)


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Reproductive and Sexual Health