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

Duration DURATION:  2 months
VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute at UPMC – Oakland


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

Duration DURATION:  Up to 17 weeks
VISITS:  Up to 7 in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building - Oakland


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

Duration DURATION:  Up to 50 weeks
VISITS:  Up to 24 in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building - Oakland


COVID-19: Loss of Smell and Brain Function

Were you tested for COVID-19? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help understand if COVID-19 has any effect on our brains and the way we think. Regardless of whether you tested positive or negative, you are still eligible. The study involves completing an online survey, an online cognitive test to measure brain function, and a scratch-and-sniff smell test sent by mail.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  3-6 months
VISITS:  Up to 3 remote visits
Location LOCATION:  Online (no in-person visits)


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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


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


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



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Immune System/Infections