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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 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


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 Range
AGE:   18 - 45

Duration DURATION:  2-3 hours per visit
VISITS:  2 visits
Location 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 Range
AGE:   18 - 60

Duration VISITS:  One 2-hour interview at a private location
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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park


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


FamPath Biomarkers Study – Healthy Adults

Are you between the ages of 30 and 60 years old and do NOT have a personal or family history of depression? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn more about biological and genetic markers of depression and suicidality that may run in families. Participation involves 2 in-person visits, and will include a fMRI and a PET scan. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   30 - 60


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 Range
AGE:   18 - 19

Duration VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Oakland



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Mental Health and Behavior

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