Welcome to the Exercise Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Exercise Research Study

Are you a man who is 18-50 years of age and able to participate safely in moderate-to-vigorous intensity exercise? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers examine how exercise influences a variety of biological factors found in muscle tissue, fat tissue, and blood. Involves 7 visits over a 2-3 month period. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 50

Duration DURATION:  2-3 months
VISITS:  Up to 7 visits
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


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 2 years. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and Up

Duration DURATION:  2 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  Multiple locations


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


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


Weight Loss Research Study for Better Health

Did you have colonoscopy with a polyp found and removed? Are you 18-84 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study investigating how lifestyle changes affect weight, fitness level, quality of life, and certain biomarkers in people with a history of colorectal polyps. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 84

Duration DURATION:  About 12 months
VISITS:  4
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center – Oakland, and Department of Urology in Shadyside Medical Building


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)


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


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!



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