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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Social Media for Health Study – Age 18

Are you 18 years old and overweight? Do you own a cellphone with internet access? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if a social media intervention can lead to healthy eating. Participation involves completing 2 online surveys and viewing the study’s Instagram account for tips on making healthy eating choices.

Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration DURATION:  4 weeks
VISITS:  No in-person
Location LOCATION:  Online only


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION:  By phone


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


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:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

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