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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Insomnia and Nighttime Urine Production

Are you 65 or older, sleep poorly, and wake up two or more times per night to urinate? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers understand the impact of sleep on nighttime urine production and how improving sleep may affect nighttime urine production. Involves 3 in-person visits over 2 months and an at-home sleep apnea assessment. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   65 and Up

Duration DURATION:  2 months
VISITS:  3 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Montefiore Hospital - Oakland


Xtampza ER Study for Adults Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Pills

Do you take a prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain and are age 21-70? Do you have trouble swallowing pills? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a pain medication called Xtampza ER is easier to swallow. Participants must be current patients of a UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic, or be willing to schedule an appointment with this clinic. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Duration DURATION:  6 weeks
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206


MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  1 visit lasting 20 minutes
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!



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  Kidney and Urinary System

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