Welcome to the Other Wellness and Lifestyle Studies Page

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

And 5 more areas

AGE: 18-49

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 10 months

VISITS: 3 surveys

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: $30 per survey

Adolescent Relationships on Social Media - Young Adult Arm

Do you use social media regularly? Are you 18 years old? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to learn about how relationships are portrayed online and on social media. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

DURATION: 45-60 minutes

AGE: 18

VISITS: 1 Zoom call

COMPENSATION: $50

Loneliness and Wellbeing in Older Adults

Are you 60 or older? Do you live alone or are you experiencing feelings of loneliness? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand the relationship between social isolation/loneliness and psychological wellbeing over time among older adults. Compensation is provided.

Depression

DURATION: 12-16 weeks

And 1 more area

AGE: 60 and over

VISITS: up to 14 visits

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

COMPENSATION: $140

Mental Health as a Potential Contributor to Postural Instability in Glaucoma - Glaucoma

Are you 65-85 years old and diagnosed with glaucoma? The Human Movement and Balance Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study to better understand balance, gait, mental health, and brain features of glaucoma and how they differ from features found in adults without glaucoma. Compensation provided.

LOCATION: Schenley Place, Biomedical Science Tower 3 and Home

COMPENSATION: up to $386 along with parking expenses

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

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

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

VISITS: one in person visit

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

RAW-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety, and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (High Worry) Study

Are you over the age of 50 and interested in participating in a research study that will examine how anxiety and worry contribute to aspects of aging, including brain and body aging, as well as risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The results of this study will help us design therapies that address individual needs of older people with anxiety

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Autism Suicidality Inventory - Adults 18 and older

Have you been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? You may be eligible for a research study to create a new measure of suicide risk. This study will involve online surveys. Compensation is provided.

Other Mental Health and Behavior

DURATION: up to 4 hours

AGE: 18 and older

VISITS: 1-2 remote sessions

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: up to $100

Other Physical Disability

Survey on Transportation and Mobility Needs among People with Disabilities

Do you self-identify as having a disability that affects your mobility and/or use assistive devices? You may be eligible for a research study evaluating the usability of transportation services. The survey requires approximately 45 minutes for completion and can be accessed through any device that connects to the Internet, but it is optimized to be taken on a computer/desktop.

Assistive Devices

Mobility Aids

VISITS: One online survey

And 2 more areas

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 45 minutes

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: up to $10

Mindfulness Stress Reduction Training Effects on Type 2 Diabetes

Have you been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the efficacy of mindfulness stress reduction training on glucose control, as well as your thoughts and feelings. This study involves 3-6 guided mindfulness stress reduction training sessions. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 4-5 weeks

VISITS: 2-3/week

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

Well-Being After Breast Cancer Surgery

Are you a breast cancer, DCIS, or LCIS survivor experiencing pain in the area of your breast surgery? You may be able to participate in a research study to compare three different informational programs to help you improve your long-term well-being after breast cancer surgery. Compensation is provided.

Breast Cancer

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female, Male

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: Remote surveys and In-person visits (if feasible)

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus, multiple UPMC Hillman Cancer Center locations

COMPENSATION: Up to $220

MoLT Study: Mechanisms of Light Therapy

Are you between the ages of 18-25? Do you consider yourself a night owl? Do you feel down or depressed? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn about how light affects mood. Compensation provided.

Depression

COMPENSATION: $230 plus parking/transportation

Stress Reduction

AGE: 18-25

DURATION: 3 weeks

VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

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

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

AGE: 18+

COMPENSATION: NONE

Alcohol Survey Knowledge (ASK) Study

Are you 18-50 years old and drink alcohol weekly? You may be eligible for a research study to learn more about how people describe their experiences related to alcohol use. Compensation is provided.

Alcohol

VISITS: Online survey or in-person if preferred

AGE: 18-50

DURATION: 30 minutes

LOCATION: Parkvale Building - Oakland & at your home

COMPENSATION: $25

MIND Study

Do you sometimes feel disconnected from your body? And have you experienced trauma? You may be able to participate in a study to help understand how interventions change brain activity associated with feeling disconnected. Participation involves interviews, pre/post MRI scans, intervention visits, and internet follow-up visits. Participants will be compensated.

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Mental Health and Behavior

VISITS: 15 total visits (13 in-person and 2 virtual)

Stress Reduction

AGE: 18-65

DURATION: 6 months

COMPENSATION: $460

BEaM Study - Parent

Are you the parent of a child 11-14? Does your child have a biological parent or full biological sibling who has ever experienced symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to assess the effects of two group-based interventions on emotions and mood in adolescents with a family risk for mood disorders.

DURATION: up to 13 months

VISITS: 1 virtual visit, >5 in-person visits

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

COMPENSATION: Yes

Smartphone Apps for Caregivers

Researchers at Pitt are looking for caregivers of those with spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or cerebral palsy to participate in a research study. Caregivers will take part in group discussions and provide feedback on smartphone apps designed to support individuals with chronic conditions. Compensation provided.

Child Health

LOCATION: Multiple clinic locations in East End, or at home

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: Varies

COMPENSATION: $25 per completed session

WELL Study

Are you age 60 or older? Did your spouse or partner pass away in the past 12 months? You may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about health behaviors and mood in bereaved older adults. This study involves 7 visits (online or by phone) over 15 months and includes recording daily activity, mood, diet, and sleep behaviors for 12 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Other Mental Health and Behavior

VISITS: 7 virtual visits or phone assessments

AGE: 60 and up

DURATION: 15 months

LOCATION: Virtual or phone participation options

COMPENSATION: $250

Maikuru Project

Are you 18 or 19 years old and the mother of one child? If so, you may want to participate in a study that will pair you with a mentor, or Maikuru, to provide you with a support network. Participants will have 5 weekly 2-hour educational sessions, will receive dinner, child-care, bus tickets/parking at each session, and will also receive compensation for completing all sessions.

Child Health

Family Health