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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

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

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $50

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Digestive System