Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Referral to Physical Activity Research Study

Are you aged 40-70, don’t regularly exercise, and have been told by a physician that you have one of the following: overweight/obesity, high blood pressure, and/or prediabetes? You may be able to participate in a study to help you increase your activity levels. This study involves completing a computer-based program with tracking tools and goal setting materials. Compensation is provided.

Exercise

High Blood Pressure

Obesity

Other Endocrine System

And 1 more area

AGE: 40-70

DURATION: 13 months

VISITS: 3 in-person assessments

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Campus in Oakland & a Quest lab

COMPENSATION: $30 per assessment visit & $9 for transportation

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

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

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: Up to $20

The NN9500-4656 Study

Do you want to address your liver health? Do you have non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)? You may be able to participate in a study that is evaluating three investigational drugs for their ability to treat NASH.

DURATION: About 19 months

VISITS: 14 visits & 9 phone calls

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,150

LEAP - Familial Partial Lipodystrophy Research Study

Have you been diagnosed with familial partial lipodystrophy (FPLD)? You may be able to participate in a study to see if the investigational study drug called REGN4461 can help in improving some of the symptoms and additional medical challenges experienced by people who have FPLD.

Diabetes

Hormone Disorders

Obesity

Other Endocrine System

And 1 more area

AGE: At least 18 years old

DURATION: Up to 54 weeks

VISITS: Up to 36 planned study visits (9 visits on site)

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian & Montefiore Hospitals - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $2700

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Decentralized Biobanking "de-bi": An app for tracking research donations

Are you 18 and older and interested what happens to the tumor/tissue/blood you donate for research? This research project is developing an app for those who want to track or learn about their biosample donations and studying patient preferences for feedback about research on their biosamples.

DURATION: 10 minute survey

VISITS: Online survey

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism