Welcome to the Fall Prevention Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

We’re all different. But when we visit the doctor, our treatments are often the same. The All of Us Research Program thinks one day health care should be tailored for you. This is called precision medicine. And research can help us get there.

ACL Tear

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

TREETOP Engagement Project

Are you struggling with chronic pain? You may be eligible to participate in a research study designed to help people like you! This study seeks to improve chronic pain in individuals who use opioids for treatment. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 9 months

VISITS: 4 visits + 10 sessions (if assigned to PSM)

LOCATION: Phone and videoconferencing

COMPENSATION: up to $360 for completing all study surveys and up to an additional $75 during the program period

REGISTRY

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pepper Center Research Registry for Older Adults

Are you at least 60 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in the Pepper Center Research Registry to help researchers learn more about aging, mobility, and balance.

AGE: 60 and older

DURATION: 10-15 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: Over the phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

Understanding Emergency Care

Are you over 65 years of age? Have you visited an emergency room in the last 3-6 months due to a sudden and serious traumatic injury? Traumatic injuries could include a fall or accident that resulted in broken ribs, a spinal cord injury or head injury. You may be able to participate in a research study to help improve the decisions doctors make to treat these injuries. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 30 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Zoom (online) or phone call

COMPENSATION: $50

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Pain and Injury