Welcome to the Tendonitis Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

STEPS: Streamlined Training for Enhanced Physical Strength

Are you 65 years of age or older and have difficulty walking? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief strength training program. Participants will be assigned to either a brief strength training program (immediately) or a delayed-treatment group that will start in a year. Participation also involves 3 visits to test your physical performance and balance.

ACL Tear

Arthritis

Assistive Devices

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

And 21 more areas

AGE: 65 and older

DURATION: 12-18 months

VISITS: 3

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $115

Pain Emotion Adolescent Relationship (PEAR) Study - 18-year-olds

Are you 18 years of age? Do you have mild to high pain in the jaw, neck, back, shoulders, or limbs? You may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how pain, mood, and mental health are related in youth. Compensation is provided.

ACL Tear

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Chronic Pain

And 11 more areas

AGE: 18

DURATION: Up to 12 months

VISITS: 2 visits in-person & remote; daily online surveys

COMPENSATION: up to $599

Pain Emotion Adolescent Relationship (PEAR) Study - Parent of teen 14-17 years old

Are you the parent of a 14-17 year old? Do they have mild to high pain in the jaw, neck, back, shoulders, or limbs? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how pain, mood, and mental health are related in youth. Compensation is provided.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Child Health

Chronic Pain

And 4 more areas

AGE: 18 and older

VISITS: 2 visits in-person & remote; daily online surveys

COMPENSATION: YES

Achilles Tendinopathy Study

Do you suffer from Achilles tendinopathy pain? If so, you may be eligible for a research study examining the effectiveness of metformin on the management of tendon inflammation and pain. Participation includes three separate visits over a period of 16 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Chronic Pain

Other Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Tendonitis

AGE: 18-60

DURATION: 16 weeks

VISITS: 3

LOCATION: UPMC Mercy Pavilion

COMPENSATION: up to $390

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Bones, Joints, and Muscles