Welcome to the Other Digestive System Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Brain function in Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome - Diagnosed Arm

Are you 18-60 years old? Have you been diagnosed with cyclic vomiting syndrome? You may be able to participate in a study to determine whether brain function in patients with cyclic vomiting syndrome differs from brain function in healthy people. Participation involves the use of a non-invasive method of brain stimulation called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). Compensation is provided.

Digestive System

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Liver Disease

Other Digestive System

And 2 more areas

AGE: 18-60

DURATION: Up to 4 hours per visit

VISITS: Up to 6 in-person visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $15 per hour & parking voucher

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy white, African American or West African individual age 18-35? You may be eligible to help researchers understand the genetics of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers hope to identify IBD-causing genes, which determine a person’s make-up and inherited traits. Involves one study visit, participants will be asked to give approximately 4 tbsp. of blood.Compensation provided.

Digestive System

Healthy Volunteer

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Liver Disease

And 3 more areas

AGE: 18 - 35

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female, Male

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $50

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Digestive System