CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Flu Vaccine Study – Children Ages 9-17

Are you the parent of a child age 9-17 who will receive the 2020-21 flu vaccine? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand children’s immune response to the flu vaccine. Children will receive the flu vaccine as a shot or nasal spray. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   9 - 17

Duration DURATION:  About 1 month
VISITS:  Up to 3
Location LOCATION: 

Various locations in the Oakland area

Flu Vaccine Study – Children Ages 4-8

Are you the parent of a child age 4-8 who will receive the 2020-21 flu vaccine? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand children’s immune response to the flu vaccine. Participants will receive the flu vaccine as a shot or a nasal spray. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   4 - 8

Duration DURATION:  About 1 month
VISITS:  2
Location LOCATION: 

Various locations in the Oakland area

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.

Age Range
AGE:   0 - 17

Duration VISITS:  0-1 visits
Location LOCATION: 

Online

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.

ONLINE STUDY
 
Age Range
AGE:   0 - 17

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

Online or by phone


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Immune System/Infections