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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

RESET BP Trial

Do you know your blood pressure? Do you sit too much at work? Men and women ages 21 – 65 who have a desk job and higher than normal blood pressure (but are not taking blood pressure medication) may be able to participate in a research study to find out if sitting less during the workday can lower blood pressure.

AGE:

21 - 65

DURATION: 3 months
VISITS: At least 2

LOCATION: Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center in Oak Hill Court – Oakland

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

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

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

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

RESOLVE-IT Study

Have you been diagnosed with, or are you at risk for (diabetic or obese or have high blood pressure), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers find out whether an oral investigational medication, called Elafibranor, is safe and effective at treating and preventing disease progression and complications. Reimbursement provided.

AGE:

18 - 75

DURATION: Up to 6 years
VISITS: multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Oakland

The RADIANCE Study

Are you struggling to control your blood pressure? Are you 18-75 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if the investigational Paradise® Renal Denervation System can safely lower blood pressure and reduce your need for blood pressure medications.

AGE:

18 - 75

DURATION: At least 36 months
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian 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: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Heart and Circulation