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

COLT

Are you a liver transplant candidate? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate a new way to prevent or decrease complications of a common viral infection Cytomegalovirus (CMV) after liver transplant. This research is studying an experimental CMV vaccine (Triplex) that is not yet approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Compensation is provided.

Liver Disease

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: up to 18 months

VISITS: up to 9

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $400 + parking

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Digestive System