CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

Are you planning to have an elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and non-diabetic? You may be able to participate in a study to see if an investigational drug will help lessen complications and increase better outcomes after surgery. This study involves taking a study drug, optional blood samples, and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 21 months
Location LOCATION: 

All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $200

Resistant Hypertension MRI Study

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.

Age Range
AGE:   35 - 65

Duration VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$125.00 Parking reimbursed

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: 

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

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

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:   18-60

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$75.00


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone

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
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Yes

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. Remote visits may be available. Compensation is provided.

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 & videoconference
Compensation 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


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Heart and Circulation