Welcome to the Other Wellness and Lifestyle Studies Page

AMPLiFY Study (Assessing and Measuring PrenataL Food insecuritY)

Are you currently pregnant? Do you ever worry that your food will run out, or do you run out of food and not have money to get more? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand the experience of food insecurity during pregnancy. Participation involves completing a 50-minute online survey. Compensation is provided.

Diet

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: 50 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $10

Advancing Survey Knowledge–Teenagers (ASK-Teen) - young adult 18-19

Are you 18-19 years old and drink alcohol weekly? You may be eligbile for a research study that aims to better understand people’s experiences with alcohol use. This study hopes that the results will ultimately help enhance treatment and diagnosis for individuals affected by alcohol use disorder. Compensation is provided.

Alcohol

DURATION: approximately 130 minutes

AGE: 18-19

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $65 upon completion of the first questionnaire and $85 upon completion of the second

The Relationship between Bone Metabolism and Diet in Individuals with High Body Mass

Are you 20-45 years old with a BMI of 30 or higher? If so, you may be eligible for a research study assessing the effects of diet on bone health. Compensation provided.

Diet

Exercise

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $50

Heterogeneity in Everyday Antagonism (HEAT) Study

Are you a man between ages 18-30? Are you the primary user of an Android or iOS smartphone? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand aggressive feelings and behaviors in young adults. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

VISITS: 1 In-Person or Online Session

DURATION: 22 days

LOCATION: Online or University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

COMPENSATION: Up to $265

National Sports Brain Bank Study

Are you 18 years of age or older? Did you ever participate in contact sports and/or have a concussion? You may be eligible for a research study to create a comprehensive clinical dataset and tissue repository that will allow new insights into long-term brain health after head trauma.

Concussion

Healthy Aging

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

AGE: 18+

COMPENSATION: NONE

Measurement of Middle Eastern and North African Trauma: The (MOMENT) Study

Are you an immigrant or refugee from the Middle Eastern or North African (MENA) region who has fled or been displaced from your MENA home country due to safety, economic, religious or political reasons? You may be eligible for a research study to create a MENA-specific questionnaire to accurately measure chronic stress and trauma exposure. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety

Other Mental Health and Behavior