Welcome to the Puberty Studies Page
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.
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.
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.
