Welcome to the Liver Disease Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Brain function in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - Diagnosed Arm

Are you 18-60 years old? Have you been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome? You may be able to participate in a study to determine whether brain function in patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome differs from brain function in healthy people. Participation involves the use of a non-invasive method of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Compensation is provided.

Digestive System

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Liver Disease

Other Digestive System

And 2 more areas

AGE: 18-60

DURATION: Up to 4 hours per visit

VISITS: Up to 6 in-person visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $15 per hour & parking voucher

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

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

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: Up to $20

The NN9500-4656 Study

Do you want to address your liver health? Do you have non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)? You may be able to participate in a study that is evaluating three investigational drugs for their ability to treat NASH.

DURATION: About 19 months

VISITS: 14 visits & 9 phone calls

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,150

DBS for Addiction

Are you between ages 21-75 and diagnosed with severe alcohol use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study determining if deep brain stimulation (DBS) can improve symptoms of alcohol use disorder. Compensation is provided.

Alcohol

Liver Disease

AGE: 21-75

DURATION: 13 months

VISITS: 28 in-person visits with weekly follow up calls

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian

COMPENSATION: Up to $6,000

Blood Test Study for Suspected Liver Disease

Have you been scheduled for a liver biopsy because your doctor suspects that you may have non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help evaluate a new blood test for liver disease. This study requires a one-time visit and blood draw. Compensation is provided.

Liver Disease

AGE: 18 and up

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Oakland

COMPENSATION: $75

VISTAS Study

Do you have severe itch associated with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if an investigational medication called volixibat is a safe and effective treatment for itching associated with PSC and if it may improve markers associated with PSC disease progression. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Liver Disease

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: At least 32 weeks

VISITS: At least 10

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $60 per completed visit ($50 reimbursement & $10 compensation)

NAFLD-HALO Study

Are you 18-79 and diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? You may be able to participate in a study to help find out why some people who have fatty liver disease develop more severe liver disease such as cirrhosis or liver cancer while others do not. Participation will last at least 5 years and will involve annual visits. Compensation is provided.

Liver Disease

AGE: 18-79

DURATION: At least 5 years

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $75

Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy, white individual between the ages of 18 and 35? If so, you may be eligible to help researchers understand the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers hope to identify IBD-causing genes, which determine a person’s make-up and inherited traits. Involves one study visit, participants will be asked to give approximately 4 tbsp. of blood. Compensation provided.

Digestive System

Healthy Volunteer

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Liver Disease

And 3 more areas

AGE: 18 - 35

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female, Male

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $25.00

Biliary Atresia Study

Are you age 18 or older with a diagnosis of biliary atresia? Have you had the Kasai procedure (surgery to improve bile flow)? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the long term health of patients who have had the Kasai procedure. Participation by parents is voluntary. Compensation for transportation provided.

Chromosomal Disorders

Liver Disease

Other Digestive System

Other Genetic Disorders

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: Varies

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville

COMPENSATION: Yes

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Digestive System