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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

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

Dexterity Study- Low Vision

Are you 55 to 70 years old? Have you been diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration, primary open angle glaucoma, or diabetic retinopathy? You may be eligible to participate in a research study is to learn more about how people with and without vision loss perform coordination tasks. Compensation is provided

Glaucoma

Healthy Aging

Macular Degeneration

Other Eyes and Vision

And 1 more area

AGE: 55-70

DURATION: 8 hours total

VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: Human Movement and Balance Laboratory - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $150 and transportation/parking expenses

Mental Health as a Potential Contributor to Postural Instability in Glaucoma - Without Glaucoma

Are you 75-85 years old and healthy? 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.

LOCATION: Schenley Place, Biomedical Science Tower 3 and Home

COMPENSATION: up to $316 along with parking expenses

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Eyes and Vision