Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


The Sustain-DPP Research Study: Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance™

Are you age 60 or up, overweight or obese, and been told that you might have pre-diabetes? Do you want to lose weight and become more physically active? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out how two long-term weight management programs may impact your type 2 diabetes risk and overall health. Study will last 2 years. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and Up

Duration DURATION:  2 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  Multiple locations


The SMARTER Study

Are you interested in weight loss, are 18 years of age or older, and own and regularly use a smartphone? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about the effect of feedback messages on weight loss. This study is 12 months and requires four visits. A fitness tracker, scale, and compensation will be provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  12 months
VISITS:  4 in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - Oakland


Type 2 Diabetes Study

Have you been newly diagnosed with diabetes and are age 55-85? Have you been prescribed metformin, but have not yet started taking it? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about metformin’s effects on the body. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   55 - 85

Duration VISITS:  2 visits & 2 phone calls
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Montefiore


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION:  University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park


MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  1 visit lasting 20 minutes
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone


SOAP Study: Sleep Disordered Breathing, Obesity, and Pregnancy

Are you less than 21 weeks pregnant and overweight? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how sleep apnea impacts pregnancy. Visits will include an overnight sleep study, ultrasound exams, collection of specimens and answering questions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 48

Duration DURATION:  at least 2 visits
Location LOCATION:  Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC


NICLA Study for Overweight Asthmatics

Do you have asthma, are between the ages of 18-65, and are overweight? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to understand how weight can impact asthma. The study will test treatments that may help improve the health of overweight asthmatics. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 65

Duration DURATION:  16 weeks
VISITS:  6 - 7 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Montefiore- University of Pittsburgh Asthma Institute



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

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