CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their own health during the coronavirus pandemic or to share what it is like being ill with coronavirus, and/or caring for a loved one who is ill. 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

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
Location LOCATION:  By phone


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

Duration DURATION:  6-8 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location 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 Range
AGE:   60 and up

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


Active You: Workout Video Research Study

Are you age 40-70 and identify as African American? You may be able to participate in a research study to help collect feedback about a video-based exercise program. Participants will watch and review workout videos but will NOT be asked to exercise. Participants must have Internet access, be overweight, and exercise less than 90 minutes a week. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   40 - 70

Duration DURATION:  12 weeks
VISITS:  1 visit
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing Clinical Research Suite (CRS) - Oakland


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

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

Duration DURATION:  14 months
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  Physical Activity and Weight Management Research Center & UPMC Presbyterian & Sennott Square (ALL LOCATIONS IN OAKLAND)



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Wellness and Lifestyle