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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

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

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: Up to $20

DREAM Acute Pancreatitis Study

Are you 18-75 years old? Have you recently had an acute pancreatitis attack? You may be able to participate in a study to determine if acute pancreatitis increases your risk for diabetes. This study involves up to 9 visits over 3-5 years, and includes providing blood samples and undergoing tests to detect diabetes. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Pancreatitis

AGE: 18-75

DURATION: 3-5 years

VISITS: Up to 9

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $700

Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy, white individual between the ages of 18 and 35? If so, 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: $25.00

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Digestive System