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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Heart to Heart: Family Communication about Premature Heart Disease

Did you have your first heart attack in the last 3 months? Did you receive care for your heart attack at a UPMC facility? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn how families communicate about heart disease. You must be willing to recruit 1 biological family member to take part in this study. Involves completing a 1 hour online survey. Compensation provided.

ADAPTABLE Study

Have you been diagnosed with heart disease? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out which dose of aspirin is best at preventing heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease. Participation involves being randomly assigned to take either regular aspirin (325 mg) or low-dose aspirin (81 mg) for up to 3 years. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 3 years

LOCATION: Online

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:

21 - 70

DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

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:

18 and Up

DURATION: About 7 months
VISITS: 4 visits

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

INVESTED Trial

Do you have heart disease? Have you either been hospitalized for heart failure in the past 2 years, or have you had a heart attack in the past year? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a high-dose flu vaccine can reduce the rate of death or hospitalization from heart- or lung-related causes. Vaccination provided at no cost to participants.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 3 years
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

Window Study: Placenta and Heart Health

Did you deliver a baby at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC in 2008 or 2009? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if pregnancy characteristics can provide clues about later heart health in women. This study involves a 1.5-hour visit followed by seven days of at-home blood pressure monitoring. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: 7 days
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

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:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 9 months
VISITS: Up to 18

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology – Kaufmann Medical Building

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:

18 - 50

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:

18 - 60

DURATION: Over 6 years
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

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:

18 - 55

DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 3 visits

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Heart and Circulation