Welcome to the Drugs Studies Page
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are you 18-65, scheduled to have lumbar, thoracic, or cervical spine surgery, and receive opioid prescriptions for back pain? If so, you may be able to help investigate the impact of surgical and recovery use of the drug ketamine on pain and opioid use six weeks after surgery. Involves a preoperative visit and a 6-week post-surgery follow-up visit. Compensation is provided.
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.
Are you living with HIV and do you regularly use cannabis? Are you 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.
Are you currently attending an opioid treatment program? Have you used injection drugs within the last 6 months? You may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand patients’ perspectives on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. This study involves a one-hour long telephone interview. Compensation is provided.
Are you a woman aged 18-45 years old who has been diagnosed with opioid use disorder? Have you had contact with a buprenorphine treatment program (includes phone call, intake, or treatment visit)? Researchers want to learn more about women’s experiences in buprenorphine (also known as Suboxone and Subutex) treatment programs. Compensation provided.
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.
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.
