Welcome to the Pancreatitis Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Genetics of Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy 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

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

The PEP-DM Trial

Do you have recurrent acute pancreatitis or chronic pancreatitis with diabetes? You may be eligible for a drug trial testing two FDA approved diabetes medication to develop a personalized medicine approach for recurrent and chronic pancreatitis. Study participation involves up to 4 scheduled clinic visits and up to 6 scheduled phone or video visits over a 26-week period. Compensation provided.

Pancreatitis

AGE: 18-80

DURATION: about 26-28 weeks

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $250

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

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Digestive System