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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


A Sensorimotor Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface

Do you have limited or no ability to use both hands due to a cervical spinal cord injury, or a brainstem or spinal stroke? Are you age 22-70? This study involves the implantation of multiple sensors in the brain for approximately 1 year. Once the sensors are placed, participants will undergo training to learn to use brain activity to control computer cursors, video games, and a robotic arm.

Age Range
AGE:   22 - 70

Duration DURATION:  25 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland


Lower Limb Amputation Study

Do you have an amputation to one or both legs? Are you 18-70 years old? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers collect data that will be used as a comparison to individuals who are enrolled in neuroprosthetic (devices that stimulate and record information from a person’s brain and nervous system) studies. Involves up to 5 visits. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 70

Duration VISITS:  Up to 5 visits
Location LOCATION:  Rehabilitation & Neural Engineering Labs - Oakland


MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Researchers want to know about patients’ experiences with health, illness, or research. By sharing your story, you would be helping researchers focus on topics that are of importance to you and that are likely to improve health and health care. Share your story by phone or in person at the Falk Medical Building lobby. 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:  Falk Medical Building - Oakland or by phone


Wheelchair Maintenance App

Do you have a non-progressive spinal cord injury that occurred over 1 year ago, and do you use a wheelchair as your primary means of mobility? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to track wheelchair use, breakdowns and repairs through an app. Eligible participants must have a smartphone or tablet with internet access. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 5 years
Location LOCATION:  Online


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 Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Duration DURATION:  6 weeks
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206


EMG Recording for Control of Artificial Limbs - Forearm/Wrist Amputation

Do you have an amputation at the forearm or wrist that occurred at least one year ago? Are you between 18-70 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand arm movement in order to develop new artificial limb technologies for people with amputations. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 70

Duration DURATION:  8 hours each visit
VISITS:  1-2 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Neural Engineering Laboratory – Oakland


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 Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!


Restoring Sensation after Arm Amputation

Do you have an amputation of one or both arms? Are you between 18 and 70? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study designed to develop new technologies that may improve prosthetic (artificial limb) control and reduce phantom limb pain. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 70

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
VISITS:  Up to 25 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh


Restoring Sensation after Lower Limb Amputation

Do you have an amputation of one or both legs? Are you between 18 and 70? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study designed to develop new technologies that may improve prosthetic (artificial limb) control and reduce phantom limb pain. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 70

Duration DURATION:  Up to 9 months
VISITS:  Up to 25 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh



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