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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Range
AGE:   18 - 45

Duration VISITS:  At least 3 visits
Location LOCATION: 

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

Up to $700 & paid parking

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 Range
AGE:   18 - 40

Duration DURATION:  1 month
VISITS:  About 4 visits
Location LOCATION: 

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

Up to $725 + parking fees reimbursed

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


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

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

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


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  Substance Use