Welcome to the COVID-19 Studies Page

About COVID-19

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. People who have COVID-19 can experience a range of symptoms, including fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, diarrhea, headache, and loss of smell or taste. Although most people with COVID-19 recover, others can become severely ill or even die. Research into COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics, and effects on health and society is ongoing. Please check this page regularly for updates.

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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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: NONE

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: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

ACTIV-6 Research Study

Are you at least 30 years old? Have you tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days? You may be able to participate in a research study to test medications that are already approved for other diseases to see if they can help people with mild to moderate COVID-19. Participants will take a prescribed study medication or placebo and will complete online surveys. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: Up to 90 days

LOCATION: By phone & online

COMPENSATION: Gift card of up to $100 after completion of study

Reasons Parents Refuse the COVID Vaccine for their Children – Adult Arm

Are you a parent that has decided not to vaccinate your child(ren) against COVID-19? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to learn more about your decision. Compensation is provided.

Child Health

COVID-19

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: Interview in-person

LOCATION: UPMC Clinic - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $20

Kid-Covid Study - Parent of a child 12-17 years old

Are you the parent of a child 12-17 years old? Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study looking at the impact of COVID-19 on mood and behaviors in adolescents. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 18 months

VISITS: 3 in-person and 1 virtual

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

REGISTRY

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pittsburgh Vaccine Clinical Trial Unit Registry

Are you interested in vaccine research? If so, you can sign up to be part of 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.

VISITS: 0-1 visits

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: If a blood sample is required, you will receive a $25 gift card.

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

WELL Study – COVID-19

Are you 60 or older? Did your spouse or partner pass away as a result of COVID-19 in the last 12 months? You may be able to participate in a research study about health behaviors and mood in bereaved older adults. Study participation involves 7 visits (online or by phone) over 15 months and includes recording daily activity, mood, diet, and sleep behaviors for 12 weeks. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 15 months

VISITS: 7 virtual visits or phone assessments

LOCATION: Online or by phone

COMPENSATION: $250