Welcome to the High Blood Pressure Studies Page
Are you struggling to control your blood pressure? Are you 18-75 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers evaluate the Paradise® Renal Denervation System, a new approach which may lower your blood pressure and reduce your need for blood pressure medications. Compensation provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.