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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Self-Advocacy Lay Navigation Intervention

Have you been diagnosed with cancer? If so, you may be eligible for a research study from the University of Pittsburgh looking at how adults with cancer self-advocate or stand up for themselves. As a participant of this study, you will complete a 45-minute one-on-one interview in-person, over the phone, or on Zoom. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: about 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 interview

LOCATION: in-person, over the phone, or on Zoom

COMPENSATION: $50

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

ACE Trial

Are you at least 65 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to determine if taking Equol, a plant-based supplement, could slow the progression of stiffening of the arteries, small blood vessel disease in the brain and memory decline. The ACE Trial is short for: Arterial Stiffness, Cognition and Equol.

Anemia

Blood/Lymphatic System

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 7 visits

LOCATION: Bellefield Professional Building, UPMC Montefiore Hospital & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $500

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: NONE

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

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Cancer, Blood/Lymphatic System