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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

MISO Study

Have you recently had suicidal thoughts or ever attempted suicide? Are you 18-45 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the effects of electrical brain stimulation on people who have suicidal thoughts. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 45

DURATION: 2-3 hours per visit
VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Bellefield Hall or Loeffler Building - Oakland

Research on Families as Partners in Reducing Violence

Do you have a diagnosis of schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, or another psychotic or mood disorder? Have you been involved in a violent incident in the past 6 months? Are you age 18-60? If so, you and a family member or friend may be able to participate in a 1-visit research study to help understand how families manage serious conflict situations. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

18 - 60

VISITS: One 2-hour interview at a private location

LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC - Oakland

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

Mood Study

Do you have a history of a mood disorder (depression or bipolar disorder) or psychotic disorder? Are you the parent of a child aged 13-19? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how mental illness develops. Compensation provided.

AGE:

25 and Up

DURATION: 3 years
VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: Loeffler Building, Oakland + MR Research Center, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital

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

The ASSET Study - 18+19 year olds with a Family History of Mental Illness

Are you age 18 or age 19 and have a parent with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be to participate in a research study to investigate social and emotional factors affecting teens that may predict a future diagnosis of mental illness. Involves 4 study visits in Oakland. Parent must also participate. Parent and teen will be compensated.

AGE:

18 - 19

VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

The ASSET Study – Teens With a Family History of Mental Illness

Does your 13-17 year old child have a parent with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study investigating social and emotional factors that may predict a future diagnosis of mental illness. Parent and teen will be compensated.

AGE:

13 - 17

VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mental Health and Behavior