CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Meningitis Vaccine Booster Study – Healthy Teens Ages 15-17

Are you the parent of a healthy teen aged 15-17? Did your child receive a meningitis vaccine in the past 4-6 years? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to find out if an investigational meningitis booster vaccine is safe and effective for protecting against different types of meningococcus germs. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   15-17

Duration DURATION:  12 months
VISITS:  4 clinic visits & 5 telephone calls
Location LOCATION: 

Children’s Hospital Office Building - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

YES

AGE:  15-17

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 4 clinic visits & 5 telephone calls

LOCATION: Children’s Hospital Office Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION:  YES

Pittsburgh Vaccine Clinical Trial Unit Registry – Children Aged Birth-17

Are you the parent of a child under the age of 18? If so, you can sign your child up for the Pittsburgh Vaccine Clinical Trial Unit Registry—a group of people who agree to be contacted when a new vaccine is ready to be tested. Consent to participate in this research study can be done online. Compensation provided if a blood sample is collected.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   0 - 17

Duration VISITS:  0-1 visits
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  0 - 17

VISITS: 0-1 visits

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION:  NONE

The Pittsburgh Study: COVID-19 Family Supports Survey

Are you the parent of at least one child aged 0-17? You may be able to participate in an online research study to help better understand how families are dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participation involves completing a survey about your family’s needs and the resources available in your community. Five participants per week will be randomly selected to receive $100.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   0 - 17

Duration VISITS:  At least one online survey; no in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

Online or by phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 

AGE:  0 - 17

VISITS: At least one online survey; no in-person visits

LOCATION: Online or by phone

COMPENSATION:  NONE


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Immune System/Infections