CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Developing Educational Materials for Adults with Down syndrome (DS)

Do you have Down syndrome or are you a caregiver for someone with Down syndrome? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help researchers figure out how you feel about a wide range of study procedures commonly used in Down syndrome research. This study involves completing an online survey. Some participants may be invited to participate in a phone interview.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 6 months
VISITS:  1 online survey & 1 phone call
Location LOCATION:  Online & By Phone


ATTRIBUTE-CM Study

Have you been diagnosed with symptomatic transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (also called familial amyloid cardiomyopathy or ATTR-CM)? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if an investigational drug called AG10 is a safe and effective treatment for people who have symptomatic ATTR-CM. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 90

Duration DURATION:  Varies
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  By phone


The VWD Minimize Study

Are you a woman ages 18-45 who has been diagnosed with Von Willebrand Disease (VMD)? Do you suffer from heavy menstrual bleeding (also called menorrhagia)? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to evaluate how well two different treatments for VMD work. This study involves 4 visits over 24 weeks (includes blood draws). Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 45

Duration DURATION:  24 weeks
VISITS:  4
Location LOCATION:  Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania – Boulevard of the Allies - Oakland


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION:  By phone


Sleep Apnea After Tonsillectomy – Young Adults ages 18-21 with Down Syndrome

Adults aged 18-21 with Down syndrome who have sleep apnea after a tonsillectomy are needed for a research study. The purpose of this research study is to find out if a surgically implanted nerve stimulator called The Inspire® System is safe and effective in treating sleep apnea. Study involves at least 9 visits over 1 year.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 21

Duration DURATION:  1 year
VISITS:  9 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh


Neurodegeneration in Aging Down Syndrome (NiAD)

Adults with Down syndrome ages 25 and up needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about the risk and development of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in people with Down syndrome. Participation involves four visits over a four year period. A caregiver must be present at each visit. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   25 and up

Duration DURATION:  4 years
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh


Biliary Atresia Study

Are you age 18 or older with a diagnosis of biliary atresia? Have you had the Kasai procedure (surgery to improve bile flow)? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the long term health of patients who have had the Kasai procedure. Participation by parents is voluntary. Compensation for transportation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  Varies
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Genetic Disorders