CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Improving Sleep Health in Overweight Adults

Do you have trouble sleeping or do you wake up tired? Are you overweight? You may be able to participate in a study to examine if a remotely delivered intervention improves your sleep and cardiometabolic health. Participation involves 2 in-person visits and 8 remotely delivered 50-minute intervention sessions. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 10 weeks
VISITS:  2 in-person & 8 remote sessions
Location LOCATION: 

School of Nursing – Oakland & Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $50 & parking/transportation fees

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: Up to 10 weeks

VISITS: 2 in-person & 8 remote sessions

LOCATION: School of Nursing – Oakland & Online

COMPENSATION:  Up to $50 & parking/transportation fees

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 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

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

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 2 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $600

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: About 2 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION:  Up to $600

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.

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 $100 + parking or transportation fees

AGE:  18 - 55

DURATION: 6 weeks

VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & Physical Activity and Weight Management Center (Oakland)

COMPENSATION:  Up to $100 + parking or transportation fees

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.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
Location LOCATION: 

All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $200

AGE:  60 and up

DURATION: Up to 9 months

LOCATION: All UPMC Hospital Locations

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18-60

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$75.00

AGE:  18-60

COMPENSATION:  $75.00

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.

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

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

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
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 REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION:  NONE

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.

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

AGE:  18 - 60

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:  Female

DURATION: Over 6 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION:  Yes


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Heart and Circulation