Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

The ESSENCE Study

Have you been diagnosed with (by liver biopsy), or are you at high risk of developing (have type 2 diabetes, are obese, and/or have high cholesterol), nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)? You may be able to participate in a study to evaluate an investigational drug for its ability to treat NASH. This study involves 21 visits and up to 9 phone calls over 5 years. Compensation is provided.

Diabetes

Liver Disease

Obesity

Other Heart and Circulation

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: About 5 years

VISITS: 21 visits & up to 9 phone calls

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $600

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

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

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

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: NONE

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: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism