CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Strategies to Promote Resiliency (SPRY) Study

Are you planning to have an elective surgery at UPMC? Are you 60 years of age or older and non-diabetic? You may be able to participate in a study to see if an investigational drug will help lessen complications and increase better outcomes after surgery. This study involves taking a study drug, optional blood samples, and completing questionnaires. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 21 months
Location LOCATION: 

All UPMC Hospital Locations
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $200

COVID-19 Vaccine Multiple Sclerosis Survey Study - Participants with and without MS

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are seeking participants with and without a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis for a survey study to help understand your current feelings about receiving (or not receiving) the COVID-19 vaccine and to evaluate the tolerability and safety for those of you who have already been vaccinated. Participation involves completing multiple surveys over 1 year.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  12 months
VISITS:  Multiple online surveys
Location LOCATION: 

Online
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

ACTIV-2 COVID-19 Research Study

Did you test positive for COVID-19 within the past 7 days? Are you currently experiencing some symptoms of illness? You may be able to participate in a study that is evaluating the ability of various experimental medications to improve health outcomes for people with COVID-19. Participation involves up to 8 planned visits over 24 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  6 months
VISITS:  Up to 8 planned visits
Location LOCATION: 

Kaufmann Medical Building - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Yes

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION: 

Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

B-Clear Study

Do you have chronic hepatitis B? Are you age 18 or older? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if an experimental new drug is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B. Participation involves multiple visits over 55 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  55 weeks
VISITS:  Multiple visits lasting about 2-4 hours each

Location LOCATION: 

Kaufmann Building - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$100 per visit. Individuals who travel 100 miles round-trip will also be reimbursed for travel expenses.

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
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

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

By phone

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
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

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

COVID-19: Loss of Smell and Brain Function

Have you tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 14 days and currently have symptoms? 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. 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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  3-6 months
VISITS:  Up to 3 remote visits
Location LOCATION: 

Online (no in-person visits)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Immune System/Infections