Welcome to the Arthritis Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

LBP: Low Back Pain Research Study (Control)

If in the last 12 months, you have not experienced low back pain for which you sought treatment for, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand the factors that contribute to low back pain. This study involves two in-person visits. Compensation is provided.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Chronic Pain

Healthy Volunteer

And 3 more areas

AGE: 40-49 and 70-89

DURATION: Up to 30 days

VISITS: 2 in-person visits

LOCATION: Bridgeside Point 1, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, & Online

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

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

Pain Emotion Adolescent Relationship (PEAR) Study - Parent of teen 14-17 years old

Are you the parent of a 14-17 year old? Do they experience musculoskeletal pain (pain in the neck, limbs, shoulders, and back)? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how pain, mood, and mental health are related in youth. Compensation is provided.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Child Health

Chronic Pain

And 4 more areas

AGE: 18 and older

VISITS: 2 visits in-person & remote; daily online surveys

COMPENSATION: YES

Reducing Inflammation for Greater Health Trial: The RIGHT Study

Are you 70 years old or older? You may be eligible for a research study to test whether a medication that blocks inflammation can improve energy level and walking ability. Compensation is provided.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Chronic Pain

Healthy Aging

And 4 more areas

AGE: 70 and older

DURATION: 14 months

VISITS: 6 in-person visits with monthly injections

LOCATION: Health Studies Research Center (HSRC)

COMPENSATION: Up to $350

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Spinal Cord Stimulation for the treatment of motor deficits in people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Are you affected by Spinal Muscular Atrophy? You may be able to participate in a research study using spinal cord stimulation (SCS), an approved clinical therapy for pain syndromes that do not respond to drugs. Unexpectedly, SCS has shown the ability to promote the recovery of leg motor function in people with complete motor paralysis in consequence of spinal cord injury years after injury.

DURATION: 9 months

VISITS: 35 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian

COMPENSATION: $1750

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Bones, Joints, and Muscles