Welcome to the Obesity Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

STRONG Exercise Trial

Are you prescribed tirzepatide for weight loss and willing to delay the start of it for 1-2 weeks? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, on retention of muscle mass and mental health in individuals taking tirzepatide (an obesity medication). Participation involves supervised, personal strength training sessions.

Diet

Exercise

Obesity

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

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AGE: 50 and older

DURATION: 12 weeks

VISITS: 3 study visits and exercise sessions

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh: Physical Activity Research Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

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

Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention

Are you a wheelchair user who is obese or overweight and would like to lose weight? You may be eligible for a research study for a new weight scale system for wheelchair users called the Fast In-Bed Tracking System (FIT)! We would like to see if the ability for wheelchair users to weigh themselves regularly increases their ability to lose weight while paired with a nutrition and exercise program.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 3 visits and 23 weight loss sessions

LOCATION: home and virtual

COMPENSATION: up to $180

MPowerHub

Do you have a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes? You may be eligible for a research study to test new mobile phone apps and monitors. Participants will be asked to complete two surveys and have two visits with a diabetes care and education specialist (DCES). Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 4-6 months

VISITS: 2 visits and at home activities

LOCATION: virtual or in person

COMPENSATION: up to $125

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism