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Important Information:

Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children.

Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Welcome to the Other Lungs and Breathing Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Electronic Cigarettes/Vaping Survey Study – Parents of Children Aged 0-17

Are you the parent of a child under age 18? You may be able to take an anonymous online survey about parents’ experiences and communication preferences regarding teens and electronic cigarettes (vaping). You and your child do not have to use these products to participate in this research study. Some participants will be chosen at random to receive an electronic gift card.

ONLINE STUDY

Age Range

Gender List

Duration

DURATION: 15-30 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits

Location

Online

Airway Clearance in MDS – Ages 6-17

Are you the parent of a boy between the ages of 6-17 years old who has been diagnosed with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to see if simple breathing tests can help determine how well your child can clear their airways of mucus. Compensation provided.

Age Range

Gender List

Transgender
Male

Duration

DURATION: 3 hours
VISITS: 1 visit

Location

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Lungs and Breathing