Welcome to the Men's Health Studies Page

About Men's Health

The majority of research studies in Pitt+Me are open to all genders—after all, it’s important to make sure that drugs, devices, and other interventions work for everyone. But in some cases, researchers focus specifically on men’s health issues such as male fertility and certain types of cancer. Studies featured on this page may also include projects that have already enrolled enough females and are currently only open to males.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Bone Adaptations to Physical Training

The primary purpose is to determine the bone density, structure and strength adaptations that result from various exercise programs which differ based on the frequency and intensity of bone loading. Subjects will complete 24 weeks of resistance training or maintain their current activity level without beginning any formal exercise training program and participate in laboratory visits.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 6 (plus possible training visits)

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $1000

HVTN 142 - Males 18-55

Are you a man 18 to 55 years old and in good health? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to test an experimental vaccine against HIV. This study wants to see if the study vaccine is safe and how a person’s immune system responds to it. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Male

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 16-20 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Magee Clinical and Translational Research Center (MWH CTRC) - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $1175

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

RAW-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety, and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (High Worry) Study

Are you over the age of 50 and interested in participating in a research study that will examine how anxiety and worry contribute to aspects of aging, including brain and body aging, as well as risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The results of this study will help us design therapies that address individual needs of older people with anxiety

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300