CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


The Pathways Study – Postpartum Teens Ages 14-17

Did your daughter recently deliver a baby at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital? If so, she may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers look for changes in small blood vessels that might occur during, immediately after, and one year after pregnancy. Involves one visit 6-18 months after your delivery. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  1 visit 1 year after delivery
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Magee Womens Hospital


Rural LGBTQ+ Teen Social Isolation Research Study - Ages 14-17

Are you the parent of a 14-17 year old who identifies as LGBTQ+? Do you live in a rural area? Your teen may be able to take part in a research study to help develop an online resource to combat social isolation and negative social media experiences in rural LGBTQ+ teens. Study involves 1 online interview lasting 45-60 minutes. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  45-60 minutes
VISITS:  1 online interview
Location LOCATION:  Online only


Parental Acceptance of the HPV Vaccine Survey

Are you the parent of a child aged 7-17? If so, you may be able to complete a survey to help researchers better understand how parents feel about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and its suitability for their children. Participation in this research study takes about 10-15 minutes and does not involve any in-person visits.

Age Range
AGE:   7 - 17

Duration DURATION:  10-15 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  Online


Maikuru Project

Are you the parent of a teen girl age 13-17 who is the mother of one child? If so, your daughter may want to participate in a study that will pair her with a mentor, or Maikuru, to provide her with a support network. Involves 5 weekly 2-hour educational sessions. Participants will receive a meal, child-care, bus tickets/parking at each session, and compensation for completing all sessions.

Age Range
AGE:   13 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Follow-up for 1 year
VISITS:  5 weekly sessions
Location LOCATION:  Community Locations



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Adolescent/Teen Health