Welcome to the Other Immune System/Infections Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Long-haul COVID

Were you previously diagnosed with COVID-19, and have interest in research? Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are conducting a research study that will enroll patients with and without persistent symptoms after COVID-19. This is a registry study or registry bank. The goal of this study is to help us understand the symptoms that patients get and what may be causing them.

COVID-19

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

Other Immune System/Infections

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and over

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 6 visits

LOCATION: Oakland and by phone

COMPENSATION: up to $105

7T COVID Study –Participants with Severe Illness (NOT COVID-19)

Are you 45-80 years of age? Were you admitted to a UPMC hospital for a severe infection (such as pneumonia or skin infection) that was not COVID-19 between March 2020 - July 2022? You may be able to participate in a study that involves completing questionnaires, undergoing psychological testing, providing a blood sample, and undergoing a specialized MRI scan of the brain. Compensation is provided.

Alzheimer's Disease

Influenza

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Immune System/Infections

And 2 more areas

AGE: 45-80

DURATION: 1 month

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Biomedical Science Tower 3, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, and by phone

COMPENSATION: Gift card of up to $200 after completion of study

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Vaccine Stories

Have you thought about being vaccinated for COVID-19 or have you already received your COVID-19 vaccine? Are you interested in sharing your experience? You may be able to participate in a study to help learn more about COVID-19 vaccination experiences. This study involves 1 phone call lasting 45 minutes.

COVID-19

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

Other Immune System/Infections

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

SCORPIO-HR Study

If you have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 5 days and are considered at lower risk for severe COVID-19 and have none of the risk factors that would put you at higher risk of disease progression you may be able to participate in a study to determine the safety and effectiveness of an experimental medication for COVID-19.

Allergy

COVID-19

HIV

Immune System/Infections

And 5 more areas

AGE: over 18

DURATION: 24 weeks

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $565

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

Tecovirimat Trial for the Treatment of Human Monkeypox Virus Disease

Do you currently have the monkeypox virus and at least one unscabbed lesion? You may be able to participate in a research study evaluating how well tecovirimat works for the treatment of human monkeypox virus infection. Compensation is provided.

Other Immune System/Infections

AGE: 18 and over

DURATION: 2 months

VISITS: In-person

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: At least $50 depending on travel

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

INSPIRE Study

Have you recently been diagnosed with COVID-19 and have a child under the age of 18 living in your household? You and your child may be able to participate in a study that is looking at how COVID-19 infections spread in people living in the same house. You will be asked to swab your child's nose with a provided swab up to 2 times and complete a symptom diary. Compensation is provided.

Child Health

COVID-19

Family Health

Other Immune System/Infections

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: About 12 days

LOCATION: At home

COMPENSATION: Yes

Causes of Inflammation Study - Ages 65 and over

Are you an older individual at least 65 years of age who DOES NOT have any inflammatory diseases, thyroid disease, kidney disease, chronic pancreatitis, severe eating disorder, or cancer and who does not take any immunomodulating drugs? You may be able to participate in a research study looking at how people’s bodies respond to interventions which may cause inflammation.

Allergy

Anemia

Blood/Lymphatic System

Healthy Aging

And 13 more areas

AGE: Over 65

DURATION: 2 Hours

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Translational Research Center on the 8th floor of UPMC Montefiore

COMPENSATION: $25

7T COVID Study

Are you 45-80 years of age? Were you admitted to a UPMC hospital for COVID-19 between March 2020 - July 2022? You may be able to participate in a study to identify the effects of COVID-19 infection on the brain. This study involves completing questionnaires, undergoing psychological testing, providing a blood sample, and undergoing a specialized MRI scan of the brain. Compensation is provided.

Alzheimer's Disease

COVID-19

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Immune System/Infections

AGE: 45-80

DURATION: 1 month

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Biomedical Science Tower 3, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, and by phone

COMPENSATION: Gift card of up to $200 after completion of study

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Loss of Smell after COVID Study – Ages 18-21

Have you lost your sense of smell? Could it be from COVID-19 infection? You may be able to participate in a study that is looking at the effects of smell retraining therapy for those who have lost their sense of smell due to COVID-19 infection. This study involves up to 4 visits over one year and being randomly assigned to one of two treatments for loss of smell.

COVID-19

Other Ear, Nose, and Throat

Other Immune System/Infections

AGE: 18-21

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: Up to 4 in-person visits

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh & Children's Locations East-Monroeville, North-Wexford, Pine Center-Wexford, South-South Fayette, and Johnstown

COMPENSATION: NONE

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Immune System/Infections