Welcome to the Other Kidney and Urinary System Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

SHyN Study

The purpose of the SHyN Study is to try to understand the effect of poor sleep and frequent nighttime urination on controlling blood pressure. Eligible participants are ages 65 or older, have trouble sleeping, wake up 2 or more times per night to urinate, and are being treated for high blood pressure. This study involves 2-4 visits over 6 weeks. Compensation is provided.

High Blood Pressure

Insomnia

Other Kidney and Urinary System

AGE: 65 and up

DURATION: 6 weeks

VISITS: 2-4

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $100

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 – 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

Urea for Chronic Hyponatremia Study

Are you an adult who has chronic low blood sodium levels (also called hyponatremia)? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if a dietary supplement called Urea is a safe and effective treatment for people who have chronic hyponatremia. Compensation and parking provided.

Other Kidney and Urinary System

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: About 94 days

VISITS: 9 in-person visits & 5 phone calls

LOCATION: UPMC Kidney Clinic – Oakland, University of Pittsburgh Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (NMRL) – South Side, and by Phone

COMPENSATION: $20 for each study visit & paid parking

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Kidney and Urinary System