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.
Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!
$25.00 gift card
AGE: 18 and up
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
Do you receive help managing your health from an adult family member who does not live with you? You and your family member may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the experiences, needs, and preferences of adults with chronic health conditions and those who help them. Compensation is provided.
Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online
$15 per participant per interview
DURATION: 30-60 minutes
VISITS: Up to 2
LOCATION: Mobile Sensing + Health Institute (in Oakland) or Online
COMPENSATION: $15 per participant per interview
Are you planning to have elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and do not have diabetes? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if the drug metformin results in fewer complications and better outcomes after surgery. Compensation is provided.
All UPMC Hospital Locations
Up to $200
AGE: 60 and up
DURATION: Up to 9 months
LOCATION: All UPMC Hospital Locations
COMPENSATION: Up to $200
Are you taking a diuretic and at least 2 other blood pressure medications, but your blood pressure still isn’t lowering? Or, is your blood pressure being controlled on 4 or more blood pressure medications? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers find out how high blood pressure affects the brain. Eligible participants are 35-65 years old. Compensation provided.
UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland
$125.00 Parking reimbursed
AGE: 35 - 65
VISITS: 2 visits
LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland
COMPENSATION: $125.00 Parking reimbursed
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.
$75.00
AGE: 18-60
COMPENSATION: $75.00
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.
By phone
NONE
DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits
LOCATION: By phone
COMPENSATION: NONE
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
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.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Yes
AGE: 18 - 60
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
DURATION: Over 6 years
VISITS: Multiple
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
COMPENSATION: Yes
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. Remote visits may be available. Compensation is provided.
Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center in Oak Hill Court – Oakland & videoconference
Participants may choose to receive $200 at study completion, OR may choose to keep the sit-stand desk attachment. Participants will also receive a Fitbit activity tracker
AGE: 21 - 65
DURATION: 3 months
VISITS: At least 2
LOCATION: Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center in Oak Hill Court – Oakland & videoconference
COMPENSATION: Participants may choose to receive $200 at study completion, OR may choose to keep the sit-stand desk attachment. Participants will also receive a Fitbit activity tracker
