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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

17-220 - Healthy Volunteers

Are you a healthy adult age 18 or older? You may be eligible for a research study is being conducted through the Hillman Cancer Center (HCC). Healthy volunteers are needed for collection of white blood cells (PBMCs) to aide in Adoptive Cell Therapy Research. Compensation is provided.

Breast Cancer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 14 days

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Hillman Cancer Center (Shadyside)

COMPENSATION: $200 if you complete all parts of the study

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

Writing Interventions for Aromatase Inhibitor Medication Adherence Study

Were you prescribed an aromatase inhibitor (AI) in the past 4 weeks, or will you be prescribed an AI in the future? You may be eligible for a research study to test whether a writing intervention improves medication adherence and reduces physical symptoms and stress. This study involves questionnaires, writing activities, and the use of an electronic pill bottle. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: 1 in-person

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University

COMPENSATION: Up to $310

21-208

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 ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: about 7 months

VISITS: up to 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

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

Telehealth and Memory Study

Are you a breast cancer survivor who completed chemotherapy one to five years ago? Do you have problems with your memory, concentration, and/or attention? You may be able to participate in a research study to test two treatments that may help breast cancer survivors improve cognitive function. This study involves 8 weeks of therapy completed online or by mobile phone, and optional MRI scanning.

Breast Cancer

Featured Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: 14 hours over 9 months

LOCATION: Online (optional MRI visits at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland)

COMPENSATION: Compensation provided for optional MRI scans only

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

Evaluating serious game features to maximize engagement and game effects

Are you an adult with a history of chronic illness? Do you have any prior experience playing video games? You may be eligible for a research study to understand how different game features impact factors such as engagement and self-advocacy. We will be surveying anyone who has had prior gaming experience and a history of chronic illnesses. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: approximately 70 minutes

VISITS: 4 online survey

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: Three participants will be randomly selected to receive one of an iPad, $100 Amazon gift card, and $50 Amazon gift card.

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

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

HCC-17-203

Have you been diagnosed with hormone receptor positive or triple negative breast cancer that is growing on your chest wall (chest wall disease)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers see what effects, good or bad, the combination of pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA) and carboplatin (chemotherapy) have on your cancer compared to carboplatin alone.

Breast Cancer

AGE: 18 and up

LOCATION: Magee-Women’s Hospital of UPMC

COMPENSATION: NONE

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