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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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.

Bipolar Disorder

DURATION: Up to 1 year

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

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,190

RAW-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety, and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (High 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: up to $650

MPowerHub

Do you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? You may be eligible for a research study to test new mobile phone apps and monitors. Participants will be asked to complete two surveys and have two visits with a diabetes care and education specialist (DCES). Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 4-6 months

VISITS: 2 visits and at home activities

LOCATION: virtual or in person

COMPENSATION: up to $125

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