Welcome to the Diet Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

ACL Tear

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

The Relationship between Bone Metabolism and Diet in Individuals with High Body Mass

Are you 20-45 years old with a BMI of 30 or higher? If so, you may be eligible for a research study assessing the effects of diet on bone health. Compensation provided.

Diet

Exercise

Healthy Volunteer

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $50

STEPS: Streamlined Training for Enhanced Physical Strength

Are you 65 years of age or older and have difficulty walking? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief strength training program. Participants will be assigned to either a brief strength training program (immediately) or a delayed-treatment group that will start in a year. Participation also involves 3 visits to test your physical performance and balance.

ACL Tear

Arthritis

Assistive Devices

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

And 21 more areas

AGE: 65 and older

DURATION: 12-18 months

VISITS: 3

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $115

STRONG Exercise Trial

Are you prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss and willing to delay the start of it for 1-2 weeks? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, on retention of muscle mass and mental health in individuals taking an obesity medication. Participation involves supervised, personal strength training sessions.

Diet

Exercise

Obesity

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 weeks

VISITS: 3 study visits and exercise sessions

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh: Physical Activity Research Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

Ketogenic Diet Study

Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are you 18-40 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of a ketogenic diet (high fat, low sugar diet) on the brain in people with bipolar disorder. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: Up to 1 year

VISITS: Up to 19 study visits, 2-3 hours each

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

COMPENSATION: Up to $702

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

OPTIMIZE Study

Are you currently pregnant? You may be eligible for a research study on sleep and health during and after pregnancy. Participation involves a one-on-one Zoom interview (about 45 minutes) where you’ll be asked about your experiences with sleep, stress, routines, and support, especially around the time of birth. Evening (5 or 5:30 PM) interviews are available, if needed. Compensation is provided.

Diet

Exercise

Healthy Volunteer

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

And 2 more areas

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: About 60-75 minutes

VISITS: 1 (evening interviews available, if needed)

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

COMPENSATION: $50 gift card after the interview

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

AMPLiFY Study (Assessing and Measuring PrenataL Food insecuritY)

Are you currently pregnant? Do you ever worry that your food will run out, or do you run out of food and not have money to get more? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand the experience of food insecurity during pregnancy. Participation involves completing a 50-minute online survey. Compensation is provided.

Diet

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: 50 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $10

SPHERE Study - Parent of a pregnant teen 14-17

Is your teen pregnant? Is your teen interested in sharing their experience with food access and health? Your child may be eligible for a research study about food insecurity and health at the University of Pittsburgh. Compensation is provided.

AGE: Parent of a teen 14-17

DURATION: about 1 year

VISITS: 3 online, 1 in-person

LOCATION: Online and Bellefield Towers in Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

The Effects of Fasting on Lipid Metabolic Profile and Bone Metabolism

Are you 21 to 45 years old? Do you have a parent, sibling, or child with type 2 diabetes or did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops in pregnancy)? If so, you may be eligible for a research 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 $750

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Wellness and Lifestyle