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Welcome to the Arthritis Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

PACBACK Study

Are you currently experiencing low back pain? You may be eligible to participate in a study exploring different therapies to treat low back pain and prevent it in the future. If eligible, you will be randomly assigned (like rolling dice) to one of four treatments for back pain. Treatment will be provided at no cost to you for two months. Study will last 12 months. Participants will be compensated.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: 12 months

LOCATION: Physical Therapy Clinical and Translational Research Center – Bridgeside Point

Xtampza ER Study for Adults Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Pills

Do you take a prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain and are age 21-70? Do you have trouble swallowing pills? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a pain medication called Xtampza ER is easier to swallow. Participants must be current patients of a UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic, or be willing to schedule an appointment with this clinic. Compensation provided.

AGE:

21 - 70

DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Pain Diary Applications

Are you a UPMC Pain Medicine patient with chronic pain that has lasted more than 6 months? If so, you may be eligible to complete a 5 minute online survey to help researchers gather feedback about the usefulness of smartphone apps designed to help manage chronic pain. Participants will be entered into a random drawing for a gift card.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: About 5 minutes

LOCATION: Online only

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.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

Prosthetic Technology Focus Group

Do you have an arm amputation above or below the elbow? If so, you may be interested in participating in a focus group to discuss your experiences with prosthetics (artificial limbs) and to learn about some new prosthetic technology currently being developed. The focus group will last no longer than 3 hours. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 3 hours
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh

StopRA

Are you interested in finding out what your risk is for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to see if medication used daily for 1 year in those with high-risk of developing RA can stop or delay the onset of RA. Participants will undergo a blood draw to determine eligibility. Participation lasts up to 3 years. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: up to 3 years

MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

Total Knee Replacement Study - Racial Differences

Scheduled for total knee replacement surgery? If you are African American or Caucasian; non-Hispanic, you may be able to be in a research study comparing physical therapy and post-op function. Participants complete simple questionnaires via phone or U.S. Mail before and after surgery. Optional focus group. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: Varies

LOCATION: Oakland

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Bones, Joints, and Muscles