CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Brain and Bladder Study – Women ages 65 and up

Are you a woman who is age 65 or older? Do you experience urinary urge incontinence (a sudden strong urge to urinate that is hard to stop and results in urine leakage)? You may be able to participate in a study to better understand the brain’s role in bladder control. The study will involve 2 visits and includes having an MRI scan. Compensation and transportation costs/free parking provided.

Age Range
AGE:   65 and up

Duration DURATION:  Approximately 2-4 weeks
VISITS:  2
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$190 & transportation costs/free parking

Brain and Bladder Study – Ages 18-45

Are you a woman who is 18-45 years old? Do you experience urinary urge incontinence (a sudden strong urge to urinate that is hard to stop and results in urine leakage)? You may be able to participate in a study to better understand the brain’s role in bladder control. The study will involve 2 visits and includes having an MRI scan. Compensation and transportation costs/free parking provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18-45

Duration DURATION:  Approximately 2-4 weeks
VISITS:  2
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$190 & transportation costs/free parking

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!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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

By phone
Compensation 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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Kidney and Urinary System