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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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

Age Range

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

Duration

DURATION: 3 hours
VISITS: 1 visit

Location

UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Lungs and Breathing

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