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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

DSTT-1: Diabetes Sleep Treatment Trial

Do you have type 2 diabetes? Do you also have difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if an online insomnia program can help people better manage their diabetes on their own. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

DURATION: Up to 16 weeks
VISITS: 3-4 in-person visits plus phone calls

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing

DETECT Study

Have you been newly diagnosed (within the last 3 years) with diabetes? Are you 40-84 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers develop a blood test to help them identify differences between various causes of diabetes. Involves 1 in-person visit lasting about 3 hours. Compensation is provided.

AGE:

40 - 84

VISITS: 1 in-person visit

LOCATION: Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) at UPMC Montefiore Hospital – Oakland

Type 2 Diabetes Study

Have you been newly diagnosed with diabetes and are age 55-85? Have you been prescribed metformin, but have not yet started taking it? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about metformin’s effects on the body. Compensation provided.

AGE:

55 - 85

VISITS: 2 visits & 2 phone calls

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore

Xtampza ER Study for Adults Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Pills

Do you take a prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain and are age 21-70? Do you have trouble swallowing pills? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a pain medication called Xtampza ER is easier to swallow. Participants must be current patients of a UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic, or be willing to schedule an appointment with this clinic. Compensation provided.

AGE:

21 - 70

DURATION: 6 weeks
VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Diabetes in the Social Environment (DSE Study)

Are you a man with Type 2 diabetes? Were you diagnosed between 5-15 years ago? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers understand how friends and family can help you take care of your diabetes. Eligible participants are African-American, unmarried, not living with a romantic partner, and have a friend or family member willing to participate. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 in-person visit and 2 weeks of daily surveys

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University, your home, or a public space of your choosing

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.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

TrialNET Pathway to Prevention 18-45

If you are between the ages of 18 and 45 and have a relative who has type 1 diabetes (T1D), you may be able to be part of a research study. A blood test can show if you are at risk for T1D years before symptoms occur. Those at increased risk for T1D may be able to join studies that are testing ways to prevent and delay T1D.

AGE:

18 - 45

VISITS: At least 1 visit

LOCATION: A lab near you

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Endocrine System