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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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:

60 and Up

DURATION: 2 years
VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: Multiple locations

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:

18 - 36

DURATION: 22-34 weeks

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

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:

60 and Up

DURATION: 10-15 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit

LOCATION: Over the phone

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:

65 - 80

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:

18 and Up

DURATION: 12 months
VISITS: 4 in-person visits

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing - Oakland

Weight Loss Research Study for Better Health – Colorectal Polyps

Did you have a 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:

18 - 84

DURATION: About 12 months
VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center – Oakland

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:

65 - 80

DURATION: 14 months
VISITS: Multiple

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

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Wellness and Lifestyle