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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


RESTORE Study

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
VISITS:  Up to 18
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology – Kaufmann Medical Building


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


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 Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Duration DURATION:  6 weeks
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206


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

Duration DURATION:  Over 6 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh


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 - 50


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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  1 visit lasting 20 minutes
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone


Rheumatology Study

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  About 7 months
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Vascular Clinical and Translational Science Center (VCTRC) at Montefiore Hospital


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!



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  Heart and Circulation

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