Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Referral to Physical Activity Research Study

Are you aged 40-70, don’t regularly exercise, and have been told by a physician that you have one of the following: overweight/obesity, high blood pressure, and/or prediabetes? You may be able to participate in a study to help you increase your activity levels. This study involves completing a computer-based program with tracking tools and goal setting materials. Compensation is provided.

Exercise

High Blood Pressure

Obesity

Other Endocrine System

And 1 more area

AGE: 40-70

DURATION: 13 months

VISITS: 3 in-person assessments

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Campus in Oakland & a Quest lab

COMPENSATION: $30 per assessment visit & $9 for transportation

Brain Connections for Arm Movement after Stroke

Are you over 21 and have you had a stroke? You may be able to participate in a research study that hopes to learn how different brain areas control movement before and after stroke and when these brain areas are most sensitive to stimulation.

DURATION: 4 months

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $20

Combining Obesity, NAFLD, and Diabetes Management Study through Integrated Treatment Pathways (CONDUIT)

Are you over 18 with presence of a problem closely associated with NAFLD non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Including: Coronary artery disease and/or stroke, type 2 diabetes mellitus, Obstructive sleep apnea, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol), obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 ), gout, and/or polycystic ovary syndrome?

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 1 - 30 minute visit

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

TRANSPORT2 Study

Did you have a stroke within the past 6 months and are still experiencing one-sided arm weakness from the stroke? Are 18-80 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if non-invasive brain stimulation combined with rehabilitation therapy improves arm weakness. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

High Blood Pressure

Other Heart and Circulation

Rehabilitation

And 1 more area

AGE: 18-80

DURATION: 3.5 months

VISITS: At least 15

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $75 per visit

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

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

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

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.

Arrhythmia

Atherosclerosis

Heart and Circulation

Heart Failure

And 3 more areas

AGE: 18 - 60

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: Over 6 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: Yes

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Heart and Circulation