CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Healthy Brain Research Study

Older adults ages 65-80 needed for a study to help researchers examine the effect of physical activity on brain health, mental tasks, and measures of physical function. To be eligible you cannot exercise regularly, but you must be able to participate safely in moderate intensity exercise. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   65 - 80

Location LOCATION: 

Healthy Lifestyle Institute located in Oak Hill Commons
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$400.00


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!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

The Sustain-DPP Research Study: Diabetes Prevention Program Group Lifestyle Balance™

Are you age 60 or up, overweight or obese, and been told that you might have pre-diabetes? Do you want to lose weight and become more physically active? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out how two long-term weight management programs may impact your type 2 diabetes risk and overall health. Study will last 18 months. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  18 months
VISITS:  Multiple phone sessions/4 in-person assessments

Location LOCATION: 

At home and at Bellefield Tower
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $100 ($25 for each of 4 health assessment visits)

Pepper Center Research Registry for Older Adults

Are you at least 60 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in the Pepper Center Research Registry to help researchers learn more about aging, mobility, and balance.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  10-15 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit
Location LOCATION: 

Over the phone

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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

Active You: A novel exercise program for African Americans

Are you 40-70 years old and overweight? Do you identify as African American? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if a video-based exercise program can increase activity in people who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. Study participation takes place entirely online. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   40 - 70

Duration DURATION:  12 weeks
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

Online & By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $70

SPARTA Exercise Training Study

Are you physically active and between the ages of 18 and 36? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help determine the effectiveness of different fitness programs. Research procedures will include fitness and strength testing, bone density and body composition testing, treadmill testing, blood draws, and muscle biopsies. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 36

Duration DURATION:  6-8 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

Baierl Student Recreation Center (Oakland), Pitt Sports Dome (Oakland), Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (South Side)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $600

IGNITE Study

Are you between 65-80 and looking to become more active? Are you able to walk with no pain or assistive device (ex., cane, walker, scooter)? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study designed to help find out if a 12-month moderate exercise program can improve cognitive function and brain health in older adults. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   65 - 80

Duration DURATION:  14 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center & UPMC Presbyterian & Sennott Square (ALL LOCATIONS IN OAKLAND)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $655 + free parking


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Wellness and Lifestyle