CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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


CPI Validation Study

Have you had a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the past year? If so, you may be able to take part in a study to help examine a new TBI assessment tool. This study involves completing questionnaires about your activities and symptoms. Eligible participants must live in their own home or a residential community and be willing to answer questions about their daily activities. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  4 months
VISITS:  2 assessments
Location LOCATION:  Bridgeside Point 1 100 Technology Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15219


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


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


Wheelchair Maintenance App

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


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


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



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Physical Disability