CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  94 days
VISITS:  9 in-person visits & 5 phone calls
Location LOCATION: 

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

$20 for each study visit & paid parking

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Kidney and Urinary System