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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Location LOCATION: 

Healthy Lifestyle Institute located in Oak Hill Commons
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$400.00


Active You: A unique physical activity program to prevent diabetes and heart disease

Are you 40-70 years old? You may be able to participate in a study to test if a video-based exercise program can be useful in helping people who are at high-risk of type 2 diabetes increase their physical activity. Study participation will last for 12 weeks. Participants are required to complete 2 assessments and 1 orientation session conducted via zoom. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   40 - 70

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

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

Online & By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $70

Active You: A novel exercise program for African Americans

Are you 40-70 years old and identify as African American? You may be able to participate in a study to test if a video-based exercise program can be useful in helping people of color increase their physical activity. Study participation will last for 12 weeks. Participants are required to complete 2 assessments and 1 orientation session conducted via zoom. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   40 - 70

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

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

Online & By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $70

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

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

Over the phone

PEEL Study

Have you given birth in the past year? You may be able to participate in a study to learn about women’s experiences with sleep, diet, and physical activity after childbirth and their thoughts on an intervention that aims to help improve each of these behaviors. This study involves a short survey and 1-hr interview completed by phone, video chat, or in-person. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Female

Duration DURATION:  2 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

By phone, video chat, or in-person
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

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

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Any

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone

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

 
Gender List
GENDER:   Female
Male

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