Welcome to the Exercise Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


ActiveGOALS Research Study

Researchers are looking for adults ages 21-70 with low physical activity levels who are ready to increase their activity. Participants must have a computer with Internet access, be able to walk safely at a brisk pace, and be willing to obtain a physician’s approval before starting the study. No in-person visits required. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Location LOCATION:  Home


The SMARTER Study

Are you interested in weight loss, are 18 years of age or older, and own and regularly use a smartphone? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about the effect of feedback messages on weight loss. This study is 12 months and requires four visits. A fitness tracker, scale, and compensation will be provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration DURATION:  12 months
VISITS:  4 in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - Oakland


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:  22-34 weeks
Location LOCATION:  Baierl Student Recreation Center (Oakland), Pitt Sports Dome (Oakland), Neuromuscular Research Laboratory (South Side)


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


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.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and Up

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


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:  University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park


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)


Effects of Vibration Exercise

Do you use a wheelchair full-time? Are you an adult with a spinal cord injury at T2 or lower? Or do you have a neurological impairment from a spinal cord injury/disease at T2 or lower? You may be able to take part in a research study to find out if vibration dumbbell resistance training can improve upper limb strength, function, and pain in wheelchair users with paraplegia. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 65

Duration DURATION:  12 weeks
VISITS:  4 lab visits, 3 in-home training sessions per week
Location LOCATION:  Human Engineering Laboratory (Bakery Square) & at your home


Working to Increase Stability Through Exercise (WISE) – Exercise Group Leader

Are you interested in being an exercise program group leader for older adults? You may be able to take part in a research study to find out if an exercise program can help seniors decrease their risk of fall-related fractures. The role of group leader is to lead the exercise sessions and provide a supportive environment. Training, ongoing support, and compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   25 and Up

Duration DURATION:  3 years
VISITS:  1-3 times per week
Location LOCATION:  Various community locations



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