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Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children. Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Interested in COVID-19 research study opportunities? Please view the COVID-19 Studies page for adults and the Pediatric Studies page for children aged birth-17.

To view all research studies currently recruiting participants, visit our new Featured Research page for adults and Featured Pediatric Research page for children. Please note that COVID-19 precautions are in place on the University of Pittsburgh campus. If you have questions or concerns about an upcoming research study visit, or if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have been exposed to COVID-19, please contact the study team directly for additional information prior to your research study visit. Need help with your Pitt+Me account? Contact us.

Welcome to the Puberty Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

Duration

DURATION: 10-15 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits

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

Duration

DURATION: Follow-up for 1 year
VISITS: 5 weekly sessions

Location

Community Locations

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Adolescent/Teen Health