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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


ADAPTABLE Study

Have you been diagnosed with heart disease? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out which dose of aspirin is best at preventing heart attacks and strokes in people with heart disease. Participation involves being randomly assigned to take either regular aspirin (325 mg) or low-dose aspirin (81 mg) for up to 3 years. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 3 years
Location LOCATION:  Online


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


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 Range
AGE:   21 - 65

Duration DURATION:  3 months
VISITS:  At least 2

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


INVESTED Trial

Do you have heart disease? Have you either been hospitalized for heart failure in the past 2 years, or have you had a heart attack in the past year? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a high-dose flu vaccine can reduce the rate of death or hospitalization from heart- or lung-related causes. Vaccination provided at no cost to participants.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 3 years
VISITS:  1 visit
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital


HUSH Study of Insomnia and High Blood Pressure

HUSH is a research study for people with insomnia and high blood pressure. All participants will receive one of three interventions for insomnia. Interventions do not involve new medications or stopping current medications. All sessions take place in the participant’s home online or over the phone. Participants will also receive a home blood pressure monitor. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  12 months
Location LOCATION:  At home/online


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 Range
AGE:   18 - 50


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 Range
AGE:   18 - 60

Duration DURATION:  Over 6 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh


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



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Heart and Circulation

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