Welcome to the Other Heart and Circulation Studies Page
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.
Do you experience dizziness or light-headedness or feel like you are going to faint when you stand up? Have you been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, multiple system atrophy, pure autonomic failure, non-diabetic autonomic neuropathy, or dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency? You may be able to participate in a research study to see if a drug called droxidopa can help. Compensation provided.
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.
Are you age 18 years or older and suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis? Are you at risk for heart disease? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers test the effect of a FDA-approved drug on the health of arteries. Involves taking a daily pill for 6 months. The study will last for 7 months and includes a screening visit and 4 study visits. Compensation provided.
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.
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.
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.
