CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Neuro Study

Do you regularly use cannabis and are aged 19-55? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help better understand how chronic cannabis use affects brain activity and mental functioning. Participation involves 2-3 visits with MEG and MRI scanning.

Age Range
AGE:   19 - 55

Duration DURATION:  About 2 weeks
VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE

AGE:  19 - 55

DURATION: About 2 weeks

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION:  NONE

HOPE Buprenorphine Stigma Study

Do you have an active end-stage kidney disease diagnosis and have undergone in-center dialysis treatment within the past 3 months? You may be able to participate in a study to better understand chronic pain and opioid stigma in individuals with end-stage kidney disease on dialysis. Eligible participants will complete an audio-recorded interview that will last one hour. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  Approximately 1 hour
VISITS:  1 session
Location LOCATION: 

Online using Zoom or by phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$50
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: Approximately 1 hour

VISITS: 1 session

LOCATION: Online using Zoom or by phone

COMPENSATION:  $50

Brain Imaging Research Study – Cocaine Users

Do you currently use cocaine or have you recently used cocaine? Are you aged 18–55? You may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about two proteins in the brain that may play a role in substance use disorders. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18-55

Duration DURATION:  4 months
VISITS:  At least 18 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $2460

AGE:  18-55

DURATION: 4 months

VISITS: At least 18 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION:  Up to $2460

Cocaine Users – CRF-NOP Brain Imaging Study

Cocaine users between 18-50 years old are needed for a brain imaging research study to help learn more about the role of a protein in cocaine use. Participation involves questionnaires, interviews, brain scanning (1 MRI and 2 PET scans), and the administration of intravenous hydrocortisone. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 50

Duration DURATION:  4-6 months
VISITS:  At least 3 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (Oakland)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $1,660

AGE:  18 - 50

DURATION: 4-6 months

VISITS: At least 3 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital and UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (Oakland)

COMPENSATION:  Up to $1,660

Neuro Study for Pregnant Women in an Opioid Replacement Therapy Program

Are you currently pregnant and taking Subutex (Buprenorphine), Suboxone, or Methadone? You may be able to participate in a study to evaluate the effects of these medications on the fetal and newborn baby’s brain. There are four parts to this study, and you may choose to participate in one or more parts. Compensation is provided for all parts of the study.

Age Range
AGE:   18-45

 
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:   Female

Location LOCATION: 

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Varies

AGE:  18-45

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:  Female

LOCATION: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC - Oakland

COMPENSATION:  Varies

Q-PRONTO Research Study – Pregnant and on MAT

Are you in your third trimester of pregnancy (at least 28 weeks pregnant)? Are you currently on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder? You may be able to participate in a study to evaluate third trimester and postpartum pain sensitivity in patients with and without history of opioid use. This study involves 2 visits lasting about 1 hour total. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:   Female, Intersex

Duration DURATION:  Up to 1 hour
VISITS:  2
Location LOCATION: 

Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC – Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $25

AGE:  18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:  Female, Intersex

DURATION: Up to 1 hour

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC – Oakland

COMPENSATION:  Up to $25

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 in person 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

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

MAPS Research Study – Teens Age 18

Are you an 18 year old who has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if smartphone technology can be used to better understand suicidal thoughts and behaviors in high-risk teens. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration DURATION:  6 months
VISITS:  No in-person visits required
Location LOCATION: 

Online and By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $625
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: No in-person visits required

LOCATION: Online and By Phone

COMPENSATION:  Up to $625

CTN-0080 MOMs Study

Are you a pregnant woman who uses opioids or is currently prescribed Suboxone, Subutex, or Zubsolv? You may be able to participate in a research study to compare the safety and effectiveness of two different forms of buprenorphine for pregnant women and their unborn children. The study begins while you are pregnant and continues until 12 months after you have given birth. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:   Female

Duration DURATION:  14-20 months
VISITS:  Weekly visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Between $1,690 and $2,710

AGE:  18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:  Female

DURATION: 14-20 months

VISITS: Weekly visits

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION:  Between $1,690 and $2,710

OPTI-Mom Study

Are you less than 25 weeks pregnant and dependent on opioids? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study that is testing a patient navigation service, like a health coach, to help you identify your health, mental health, and social needs during and after your pregnancy. Involves up to 14 visits over 11 months. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:   Female

Duration DURATION:  11 months
VISITS:  Up to 14 visits
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$245.00

AGE:  18 and up

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH:  Female

DURATION: 11 months

VISITS: Up to 14 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

COMPENSATION:  $245.00

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  18 and up

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION:  NONE

Perioperative Ketamine in Opioid-Tolerant Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery

Do you take prescription opioid pain relievers for back pain and are you scheduled to have lumbar, thoracic, or cervical spine surgery? Are you 18-65? You may be able to take part in a research study to better understand how ketamine affects pain and opioid use after surgery. Eligible participants are scheduled for surgery with Drs. Moossy, Kanter, Okonkwo, or Hamilton. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 65

Duration DURATION:  Up to 6 weeks
VISITS:  2 study visits and 2 standard-of-care visits
Location LOCATION: 

Posner Pain Clinic in the Aiken Medical Building (Shadyside) & UPMC Neurosurgery Clinic (Oakland)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $100 & parking expenses

AGE:  18 - 65

DURATION: Up to 6 weeks

VISITS: 2 study visits and 2 standard-of-care visits

LOCATION: Posner Pain Clinic in the Aiken Medical Building (Shadyside) & UPMC Neurosurgery Clinic (Oakland)

COMPENSATION:  Up to $100 & parking expenses


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