Welcome to the Other Endocrine System Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

Estrogen Deficiency Study - Ages 18-40 Turner Syndrome

Are you 18-40 with a diagnosis of Turner Syndrome? You may be eligible for a research study investigating the effects of low estrogen on bone health and sleep quality. Participation includes only a single study visit which will include a bone density scan and blood draw. Compensation provided.

Hormone Disorders

Other Endocrine System

Women's Health

AGE: 18-40

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25 for participating and parking and/or transportation costs will be reimbursed.

Estrogen Deficiency Study - Ages 18-40 Premature Ovarian insufficiency

Are you 18-40 with a diagnosis of premature ovarian insufficiency? You may be eligible for a research study investigating the effects of low estrogen on bone health and sleep quality. Participation includes only a single study visit which will include a bone density scan and blood draw. Compensation provided.

Healthy Aging

Hormone Disorders

Other Endocrine System

Women's Health

AGE: 18-40

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25 for participating and parking and/or transportation costs will be reimbursed.

Estrogen Deficiency Study - Ages 50-65 years old

Are you 50 to 65 years old and have gone through menopause? You may be eligible for a research study investigating the effects of low estrogen on bone health and sleep quality. Participation includes only a single study visit which will include a bone density scan and blood draw. Compensation provided.

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

Hormone Disorders

Other Endocrine System

And 2 more areas

AGE: 50-65

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25 plus parking/transportation

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

LEAP - Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Research Study

Have you been diagnosed with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD)? You may be able to participate in a study to see if the investigational study drug called REGN4461 can help in improving some of the symptoms and additional medical challenges experienced by people who have FPLD.

Diabetes

Hormone Disorders

Obesity

Other Endocrine System

And 1 more area

AGE: At least 18 years old

DURATION: Up to 54 weeks

VISITS: Up to 36 planned study visits (9 visits on site)

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian & Montefiore Hospitals - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $2700

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System