Welcome to the Cataracts Studies Page

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

DURATION: no more than 5 hours total

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Schenley Place and home

COMPENSATION: up to $135 along with parking expenses

Smart Speaker Training Intervention

Do you have a motor impairment or have blindness/low vision? You may be eligible for a research study to see if teaching people with disabilities how to use a smart speaker can help them to use the technology. Participants try an online training program about using an Amazon Alexa device and complete an interview on the usefulness and limitations of the material.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: approximately 2 weeks

VISITS: at your own pace at home

LOCATION: Online & At home

COMPENSATION: Participants will be able to keep the Alexa device

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Eyes and Vision