CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU



Insomnia and Heart Health Study

Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you between the ages of 18-55? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about the relationship between sleep and heart health in adults with insomnia. Participation involves 3 study visits, including one overnight sleep and heart health assessment. Compensation is provided.

Insomnia
Other Heart and Circulation
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 55
Duration
DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 3 visits
Location
LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & Physical Activity and Weight Management Center (Oakland)
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $200 + parking or transportation fees
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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE
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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE

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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 152 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
VISITS: one in person 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

C-TRACT Study

Did you have a blood clot in your leg that occurred more than 3 months ago? Do you now have leg heaviness, fatigue, swelling, aching, or pain—a condition called post-thrombotic syndrome? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if certain medical procedures can reduce the severity of post-thrombotic syndrome and improve quality of life. Compensation provided.

Other Heart and Circulation
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: About 2 years
VISITS: Multiple
Location
LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $600

Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

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.

ACL Tear
Arrhythmia
Arthritis
Assistive Devices
And 56 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 60 and up
Duration
DURATION: Up to 9 months
Location
LOCATION: All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $200

Multimodal Connectome Study – Congenital Heart Disease

Are you an adult between ages 18-60 years old who has Congenital Heart Disease? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers determine if differences in how the brain is formed and how it functions can predict behavior variations in different populations. Must be willing and able to undergo MRI scanning. Involves one study visit. Compensation provided.

Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Heart and Circulation
Heart Failure
And 4 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18-60
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $75.00

Brain Development in Unborn Children – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a pregnant woman in your 3rd trimester whose baby is healthy? If so, you and your baby may be able to participate in a research study to help understand brain development. Study involves MRI scans of your baby’s brain and monitoring of your child’s development. Compensation provided.

Arrhythmia
Atherosclerosis
Heart and Circulation
Heart Failure
And 3 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 60
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
Duration
DURATION: Over 6 years
VISITS: Multiple
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Yes

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Heart and Circulation