Welcome to the Other Cancers Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

PAGER Study - Healthy Volunteers

Are you 30 years of age or older? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to study the genes that may cause pancreatic cancer. As part of our study, we are asking people to complete a questionnaire about their health history, diet, environmental exposure and history of pancreatic cancer, and give some blood and a urine specimen. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

Other Cancers

AGE: 30 and older

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $100

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.

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

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

The Experiences of Self-Advocacy in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Adult Arm

Have you been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18-29? You may be eligible for a research study to look at how adolescents and young adults with cancer self-advocate or stand up for themselves.

DURATION: 65 minutes total

VISITS: Online survey and interview (in person or remote)

COMPENSATION: $25

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Cancer and Opioids: Patient Experiences with Stigma (COPES)

Have you been diagnosed with advanced cancer and currently take prescription pain medication to treat your pain? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to develop interventions to promote safe, effective, and informed opioid pain management practices for millions of patients with cancer pain. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: Up to 5 months

VISITS: 4 online activities

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: up to $80

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 ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: 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

Neuroendocrine Tumors - Patient Reported Outcomes (NET-PRO)

Are you 18 or over with a gastroenteropancreatic (GEP) or lung neuroendocrine tumor (NET)? You may be eligible to participate in a research study based on your NET diagnosis. Compensation is provided.

Other Cancers

AGE: 18 and over

DURATION: 36 months

COMPENSATION: Up to $100

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