CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


The HERO-HCQ Study

Are you a healthcare worker who has direct exposure to patients with COVID-19? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if taking hydroxychloroquine can prevent COVID-19 infection in healthcare workers who are at a high risk for contracting the virus. Participation includes 2 in-person visits over 2 months.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  2 months
VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC – Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Covid-19 test results will be provided after the study is over; Parking validation at UPMC garage

Chronic Hand Eczema Study

Do you have chronic hand eczema? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to evaluate the safety and efficacy (how well something works) of a study drug called ARQ-252 cream in people who have chronic hand eczema. This study includes up to 7 in-person visits over 17 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  Up to 17 weeks
VISITS:  Up to 7 in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

Falk Medical Building - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$52 per visit

Bullous Pemphigoid Study

Do you have bullous pemphigoid? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help find out whether an investigational study drug called dupilumab is effective and safe for the treatment of bullous pemphigoid. This study will involve up to 24 in-person visits over up to 50 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 90

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  Up to 50 weeks
VISITS:  Up to 24 in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

Falk Medical Building - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$75.00 for each completed study visit, excluding visits 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19

COVID-19 Stress Response Study for UPMC Healthcare Workers

Are you a UPMC healthcare worker? You may be able to complete an anonymous 30-minute online survey to help learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts mental health. Participants in this research study may enter a drawing for a gift card after completing the survey.

ONLINE STUDY
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 30 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits; online survey only
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Participants may enter a drawing for a $50 gift card after completing the survey

COVID-19 Stress Response Study

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are asking adults aged 18 and up to complete an online survey to help learn more about how the COVID-19 pandemic affects mental health. Participation in this research study involves completing one anonymous survey that takes about 30 minutes. Participants may enter a drawing for a gift card after completing the survey.

ONLINE STUDY
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 30 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits; online survey only
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Participants may enter a drawing for a $50 gift card after completing the survey

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Immune System/Infections