Pitt+Me - Pitt+Me

DURATION: 10-15 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit

Over the phone

NO-Frail Study

Are you age 70 or older and sedentary, meaning that you regularly exercise less than 1 hour a week? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to explore a way to possibly increase energy in your muscle cells and see if that helps you to be more physically fit and active. This study involves 9 visits over 4 months. Compensation and parking pass provided.

DURATION: 4 months
VISITS: 9

70 and up

UPMC Montefiore & UPMC Presbyterian Hospitals - Oakland

Up to $550 & parking pass for each visit

FIT BOLD Research Study

Have you recently (within the past two years) recovered from depression? Are you age 60 or older? You may be able to participate in a study to help understand how exercise effects the brain in recently depressed older adults. You may be asked to participate in an exercise program or social engagement program, each facilitated by a personal coach. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: About 9 months
VISITS: Multiple

60 and up

Bellefield Towers, Kaufmann Building, Sennott Square, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Oxford Building

Up to $340 & travel cost reimbursement

Exercise Research Study for Highly Active Participants

Do you exercise regularly and have no history of diabetes, cancer, heart disease, or other significant health problems? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how regular exercise improves health. Participants will have the opportunity to participate in fitness testing and study-related exams. Compensation provided.

DURATION: 6-8 weeks
VISITS: Multiple

University of Pittsburgh Healthy Lifestyle Institute - Oak Hill Commons (Oakland)

Up to $800

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

Are you overweight and 40-70 years old? 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.

DURATION: 12 weeks
VISITS: No in-person visits

40 - 70

Online & By Phone

Up to $70

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.

VISITS: one initial visit

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

$25.00 gift card

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.

DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits

By phone

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED

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.

DURATION: 12 weeks
VISITS: No in-person visits

40 - 70

Online & By Phone

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.

DURATION: 6-8 months
VISITS: Multiple

18 - 36

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

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.

DURATION: 14 months
VISITS: Multiple

65 - 80

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