Welcome to the Diet Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: $10 gift card/story with a maximum of 2 stories, for a total of $20

Zero-calorie fast vs. glucose-supplemented fast

Are you a healthy adult age 18-39 who does not take any medications or suffer from any chronic illnesses? You may be eligible for a research study to investigate the effects of total fasting compared to partial fasting. Compensation is provided and parking and/or transportation costs will be reimbursed for each visit to UPMC.

Diet

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

AGE: 18-39

DURATION: 5 months

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore

COMPENSATION: $300 + parking

Bone Adaptations to Physical Training

The primary purpose is to determine the bone density, structure and strength adaptations that result from various exercise programs which differ based on the frequency and intensity of bone loading. Subjects will complete 24 weeks of resistance training or maintain their current activity level without beginning any formal exercise training program and participate in laboratory visits.

Arthritis

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 6 (plus possible training visits)

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Oakland

COMPENSATION: $1000

The RAW Brain-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (Low Worry) Study

Are you over the age of 50 and interested in participating in a research study that will examine how anxiety and worry contribute to aspects of aging, including brain and body aging, as well as risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The results of this study will help us design therapies that address individual needs of older people with anxiety

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300

ReMind Study

Are you 18-29 years old, own a smartphone, and interested in learning techniques to better manage your stress? You may be able to participate in a study to test a two-week smartphone-based training program for stress reduction and well-being. Participation also involves 3 in-person visits, providing blood samples, and several weeks of stress measurement on your phone. Compensation is provided.

Diet

Exercise

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

Smoking Cessation

And 3 more areas

AGE: 18-29

DURATION: 8 weeks

VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $205 plus wearable device

The Effects of Fasting on Lipid Metabolic Profile and Bone Metabolism

Are you 25 to 45 years old? Do you have a family history of type 2 diabetes and/or personal history of gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops in pregnancy)? You may be eligible for a study assessing the effects of fasting for one day a week for 3 months. Compensation provided.

DURATION: approximately 9 months

VISITS: 13 study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) – Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $500

Sleep GOALS

Are you 18 years of age or older and recently given birth to your first baby? You my be eligible for a research study to develop and refine a weight loss intervention for moms who recently gave birth. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: approximately 18 weeks

VISITS: 2 in-person visits and online/at home activities

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $125

RAW-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety, and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (High Worry) Study

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Wellness and Lifestyle