CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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.

Age Range
AGE:   70 and up

Duration DURATION:  4 months
VISITS:  9
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Montefiore & UPMC Presbyterian Hospitals - Oakland
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $550 & parking pass for each visit

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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

Over the phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE

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.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 9 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

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

Up to $340 & travel cost reimbursement

Movement Study for Overweight Men and Women

Are you 40-64 years of age and overweight? You may be able to participate in a study that seeks to describe movement in overweight adults who do and do not exercise regularly. Participation involves 1 in-person visit lasting about 2 hours where you will perform balance and walking activities. You will also be asked to wear an activity monitor for up to 7 days at home. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   40-64

Duration DURATION:  Up to 7 days
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Human Movement and Balance Laboratory at Trees Hall OR the Healthy Lifestyle Institute – Oakland & at home
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  one in person visit
Location LOCATION: 

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

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

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

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

NONE

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)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $655 + free parking


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Wellness and Lifestyle