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Welcome to the Exercise Studies Page

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

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

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

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

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: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

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)

Effects of Vibration Exercise

Do you use a wheelchair full-time? Are you an adult with a spinal cord injury at T2 or lower? Or do you have a neurological impairment from a spinal cord injury/disease at T2 or lower? You may be able to take part in a research study to find out if vibration dumbbell resistance training can improve upper limb strength, function, and pain in wheelchair users with paraplegia. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 65

DURATION: 12 weeks
VISITS: 4 lab visits, 3 in-home training sessions per week

LOCATION: Human Engineering Laboratory (Bakery Square) & at your home

Working to Increase Stability Through Exercise (WISE) – Exercise Group Leader

Are you interested in being an exercise program group leader for older adults? You may be able to take part in a research study to find out if an exercise program can help seniors decrease their risk of fall-related fractures. The role of group leader is to lead the exercise sessions and provide a supportive environment. Training, ongoing support, and compensation provided.

AGE:

25 and Up

DURATION: 3 years
VISITS: 1-3 times per week

LOCATION: Various community locations

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Wellness and Lifestyle