Welcome to the Exercise Studies Page
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.
Are you generally healthy but do not exercise regularly? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how increasing physical activity may improve health. Some participants will have the opportunity to exercise with the supervision of a study staff member similar to a personal trainer. Compensation provided.
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.
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.
Did you have a colonoscopy with a polyp found and removed? Are you 18-84 years old? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study investigating how lifestyle changes affect weight, fitness level, quality of life, and certain biomarkers in people with a history of colorectal polyps. Compensation provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
