Welcome to the Obesity 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

TRIUMPH-3 Study

Do you have a cardiovascular disease (with or without Type 2 Diabetes)? Are you 18 years old or older? You may be able to participate in a research study to see the safety of study drug LY3437943.

Obesity

Other Lungs and Breathing

Precision Medicine

Weight Management

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 113 weeks (about 2 years)

VISITS: In-person injections with remote data collection

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: Study inconvenience fees & travel reimbursement

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

Characterizing Obesity and Understanding Stakeholder Perspectives

Are you overweight? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to learn more about the thoughts and healthcare experiences of patients with a weight that is higher than medically advised. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Volunteer

Obesity

Weight Management

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: up to 60 minutes

VISITS: one zoom interview

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

COMPENSATION: up to $100

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Learning from people with disabilities and obesity: Home-based Health and Social Services

Have you received help with a disability while you live at home? Are you overweight or obese? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how obesity affects the provision of home- and community-based services. Compensation is provided.

Obesity

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: Up to 45 minutes

VISITS: Interview by phone or video conference

COMPENSATION: $80

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Learning from caregivers for people with obesity

Have you provided unpaid help at home to someone with obesity? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how obesity affects the provision of home- and community-based services. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: Up to 45 minutes

VISITS: Interview by phone or video conference

COMPENSATION: $80

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

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

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism