Welcome to the Other Cancers Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Allegiant GCM

Have you had a recent experience with cancer care and live in the Pittsburgh region? You may be eligible for a research study to get your thoughts about the strengths and challenges of cancer care in the Pittsburgh area. Compensation provided.

Breast Cancer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: up to 10 months

VISITS: 3 sessions

LOCATION: Oakland, East Liberty, Homewood or Online

COMPENSATION: $25 gift card/completed session

MNA-D for cSCC

Do you have a diagnosis of Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (cSCC)? You may be eligible for a research study to test a new method of experimental treatment for cSCC using small adhesive-like patches (a micro-needle array or MNA for short), which is loaded with doxorubicin, a chemotherapy agent.

Other Cancers

Other Skin, Hair, and Nails

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 8-12 weeks

VISITS: 6

LOCATION: Oakland – Falk Medical Building

COMPENSATION: Yes

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

We’re all different. But when we visit the doctor, our treatments are often the same. The All of Us Research Program thinks one day health care should be tailored for you. This is called precision medicine. And research can help us get there.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Phio Study

Do you have squamous cell skin cancer, melanoma, or Merkel cell skin cancer? You may be eligible for a research study to test the safety and tolerability of an intratumorally administered product that may help the body destroy the tumor. Compensation is provided.

Melanoma

Other Cancers

Other Skin, Hair, and Nails

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 4-5 months

VISITS: 10

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lower Extremities Study

Have you been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) on your lower extremity (below the knee)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers determine if the need for surgical treatment of SCC can be eliminated by injecting a solution of a chemotherapeutic drug.

LOCATION: UPMC St. Margaret Dermatology

COMPENSATION: up to $100

STRONG Study

Have you recently been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer or Stage 3 or 4 gynecological cancer? If so, you may be eligible to join a research study to discover new ways to self-advocate for a better quality of life through your cancer journey. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 1 remote visit and 3 remote data collection points

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $15 for each completed survey and interview

Patients with High-Grade Upper Tract Urothelial Cancer

Do you have high-grade upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC)? You may be eligible for a research study to find out if the Durvalumab approach is better or worse than the usual approach for upper tract urothelial cancer.

Other Cancers

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 5 years total

VISITS: Medication up to 12 weeks followed by surgery

LOCATION: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

Work Limitations in Nurses with Cancer

Are you a nurse that has been diagnosed with cancer? You may be eligible for a research study to understand work experiences among nurses with cancer.

DURATION: 60 minutes

VISITS: 1 survey

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $10 Amazon gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Memory and Attention Training for Individuals with Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST)

Have you been diagnosed with a gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)? Have you been taking a tyrosine kinase inhibitor therapy (Imatinib) for at least one year? You may be able to participate in a study to examine an intervention to treat changes in memory and concentration in people with GIST. Study participation involves completing an 8-week intervention using the computer and phone.

Colorectal Cancer

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Cancers

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: 12 weeks

LOCATION: Videoconference & phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

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Cancer