CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

Are you planning to have an elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and non-diabetic? You may be able to participate in a study to see if an investigational drug will help lessen complications and increase better outcomes after surgery. This study involves taking a study drug, optional blood samples, and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 21 months
Location LOCATION: 

All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $200

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 Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION: 

Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

PACBACK Study

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  8 weeks of treatment + 10 months of follow up
VISITS:  Varies
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $250

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Bones, Joints, and Muscles