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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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:

18 - 50

DURATION: 4-6 months
VISITS: At least 3 visits

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

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Researchers want to know about patients’ experiences with health, illness, or research. By sharing your story, you would be helping researchers focus on topics that are of importance to you and that are likely to improve health and health care. Share your story by phone or in person at the Falk Medical Building lobby. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building - Oakland or by phone

Brain Imaging Study for Current/Past Heroin Users

Are you 18-45 years old and currently have, or have had in the past, a problem with heroin use? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers examine the role of a protein used by the brain to pass messages between cells. Study includes interviews, and MRI, PET, and CT scanning. Eligible participants must be medication-free (birth control OK). Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 45

VISITS: At least 3 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian & Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC).

Brain/Dopamine Imaging Study – Cocaine Users

Cocaine users between 18-40 years old needed for a brain imaging research study. Participation involves questionnaires, interviews, and brain scanning (1 MRI and 2 PET scans). Study conducted over a period of 1 month. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 40

DURATION: 1 Month
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian

MAPS Research Study

Are you 18 years of age and have you been diagnosed with a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers use smartphone technology to identify short-term predictors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among high-risk adolescents. Must use a smartphone. Compensation provided.

AGE:

DURATION: 6 months
VISITS: 1 visit & 3 phone calls

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland

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:

18 and Up

DURATION: 11 months
VISITS: Up to 14 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Brain Imaging in Heroin Users

Do you currently use heroin, or have you recently used heroin? Are you between the ages of 18-40 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help learn more about the role of a protein in people with opioid use disorders. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

18 - 40

DURATION: 1 month
VISITS: About 4 visits

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

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Substance Use