Welcome to the Breast Cancer Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Co-create a symptom reporting tool for cancer survivors

We want your insight. This research study aims to design a gamified electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) platform to engage patients with cancer and facilitate patient-clinician communication. Participants will be asked to complete a brief survey and attend two focus group sessions. Compensation is provided.

Breast Cancer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 3 months

VISITS: 2 focus group sessions

LOCATION: Hillman Cancer Center Shadyside

COMPENSATION: up to $350

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Are you post-menopausal, with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and expect to receive standard treatment for your DCIS? You may be eligible for a research study evaluate how immune systems (the part of your body that fights diseases) responds to an experimental treatment versus standard of care treatment. Compensation is provided.

Breast Cancer

Healthy Aging

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: about 7 months

VISITS: up to 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

The ARIA Research Study

Are you planning to undergo two-stage post-mastectomy breast reconstruction? You may be eligible for a research study testing the safety and effectiveness of the Melodi Matrix, an investigational device made of an absorbable suture material with antibiotic coating. Participation involves 8 study visits over approximately 12 months. Compensation is provided.

Breast Cancer

Surgery

Women's Health

AGE: 22 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 8

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $350

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

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

STRONG Study

Have you recently been diagnosed with advanced 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

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Cancer