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.
Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!
$25.00 gift card
AGE: 18 and up
VISITS: one in person visit
LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!
COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card
Do you receive help managing your health from an adult family member who does not live with you? You and your family member may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the experiences, needs, and preferences of adults with chronic health conditions and those who help them. Compensation is provided.
Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online
$15 per participant per interview
DURATION: 30-60 minutes
VISITS: Up to 2
LOCATION: Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online
COMPENSATION: $15 per participant per interview
Are you planning to have elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and do not have diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if the drug metformin results in fewer complications and better outcomes after surgery. Compensation is provided.
All UPMC Hospital Locations
Up to $200
AGE: 60 and up
DURATION: Up to 9 months
LOCATION: All UPMC Hospital Locations
COMPENSATION: Up to $200
Are you currently experiencing low back pain? Did this episode of back pain start in the last three months? You may be eligible to participate in a research study comparing different therapies to treat low back pain and prevent it from reoccurring in the future. Participants will be compensated.
Online
Up to $250
DURATION: 8 weeks of treatment + 10 months of follow up
VISITS: Varies
LOCATION: Online
COMPENSATION: Up to $250
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.
By phone
NONE
DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits
LOCATION: By phone
COMPENSATION: NONE
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
