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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Mental Health as a Potential Contributor to Postural Instability in Glaucoma - Glaucoma

Are you 65-85 years old and diagnosed with glaucoma? The Human Movement and Balance Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to better understand balance, gait, mental health, and brain features of glaucoma and how they differ from features found in adults without glaucoma. Compensation provided.

Cataracts

LOCATION: Schenley Place, Biomedical Science Tower 3 and Home

COMPENSATION: up to $386 along with parking expenses

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

Smart Speaker and Skill Use: What do We Know?

Do you have a physical, visual or mild cognitive disability? Do you use a smart speaker 3 times a week or more? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to learn about persons with disabilities experiences using smart speaker skills. Compensation provided.

Assistive Devices

Caregiver Health

Cataracts

Chromosomal Disorders

And 11 more areas

AGE: 18 and over

VISITS: 1 online survey and 1 focus group

LOCATION: Online or in person

COMPENSATION: $25

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