Welcome to the Remote Research Studies Page

About Remote Research

Remote studies are research studies that do not require any in-person visits and can instead be completed from your home or another convenient location. Although some remote studies may be done by phone or mail, many require that participants take part online using a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone, or other device. Studies that can be done remotely may include online or paper surveys, video visits, apps, and study materials delivered by mail.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Social Media Assessment of Risk in Teens 2 (SMART2) Study– Suicide Attempt

Is your child between the ages of 10-17? Has your child had a suicide attempt? You and your child may be able to participate in a study that aims to learn more about how social media use affects youth mental health.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 2 hours

VISITS: Remote

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MYTH Youth Collaborative

Are you the parent of a teen 13-17 years old? Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study to elicit youth knowledge and perceptions about youth-oriented social media platforms and emerging nicotine and tobacco products. Members of the Youth Collaborative will be scientific partners in the study who will assist in designing both a survey and informational materials.

Adolescent/Teen Health

Eating Disorders

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 4 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: up to 5 Years

VISITS: 1-2 session/month

Location

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Smart Phone Apps Study II

Do you have a child between the ages of 12-17 with a diagnosis of Spina Bifida, Spinal Cord Injury, or Cerebral Palsy? Does your child reside at home? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to help develop and evaluate an app suite to support and manage self-care. Compensation may be provided.

Assistive Devices

Chromosome Problems

And 5 more areas

Age Range

AGE: 12 - 17

Duration

VISITS: Multiple visits/sessions

Location

LOCATION: Either in the office, your home, or by phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

imHere4U Study

Are you the parent or guardian of a 12-17 year old? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to improve coping and reduce mental health impacts of negative online interactions. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Remote Research

Social Interactions

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 4 remote visits; 30-90 minutes each

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Urinary Microbiome in Children

Are you the mother of a newborn (up to 6 months of age)? You may be able to participate in a study to help a research team look at the bacteria found in the urinary tract and stool. This study involves collecting up to 7 urine and stool samples over up to 12 months. Study visits take place remotely via phone or video conference. Compensation is provided.

Other Digestive System

Other Newborn/Infant Health

Remote Research

And 1 more area

Age Range

AGE: Infants up to 6 months old

Duration

DURATION: Up to 12 months

Location

LOCATION: By phone or videoconference

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

REAACH - Parent Focus

Are you a parent of a child or adolescent (ages 11-14) living in the Pittsburgh Metro or surrounding counties? You may be eligible for a research study to understand which factors and experiences support or undermine the physical, mental, and behavioral health of youth in our local communities. If you agree to participate in this study, you will join other parents for a group interview.

Adolescent/Teen Health

Autism Spectrum Disorders

And 18 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 90 minutes to two hours

VISITS: 1 focus group

Location

LOCATION: Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Sharing Opinions about Relationships (SOAR) Study

Are you the parent of a 14–17-year-old daughter that identifies as African American/Black? Your teen may be eligible for a research study to learn about Black female youths’ perceptions of and experiences with teen dating violence. Participation involves completing a survey, participate in a small focus group, or being interviewed by a member of our research team. Compensation provided.

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

Remote Research

And 1 more area

Age Range

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

Duration

DURATION: 60 to 90 minutes/session

VISITS: 1 or 2 sessions

Location

LOCATION: Online or in person

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Enhancing Treatment Utilization for Depression and Suicidality in Pediatric Primary Care (ETUDES Center Pediatric Primary Care Study)

Are you the parent of a child 12 to 17 years old that is sad or depressed? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to improve the lives of youth experiencing depression and suicidality and their families. Participation involves you and your child completing questionnaires about mood and feelings, treatment preferences and barriers at five points over a period of one year.

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Remote Research

And 1 more area

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: 5 evaluations

Location

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Project VIBE

Are you the parent of 13-17 year old? Do they experience overeating or binge eating? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to help teens manage their eating and weight. Compensation is provided.

Eating Disorders

Featured Pediatric Research

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1.5 hours

VISITS: 1 design session in-person or virtually

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

The Experiences of Self-Advocacy in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Adolescent Arm

Has your child been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 12-17? Your child may be eligible for a research study to look at how adolescents and young adults with cancer self-advocate or stand up for themselves.

Featured Pediatric Research

And 7 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 65 minutes total

VISITS: Online survey and interview (in person or remote)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

RAM Study – Ages 16-17

Are you the parent of a 16-17 year old? Your child may be able to able to participate in a research study to help find out how individual differences in energy and activity levels affect sleep, brain responses, and mood regulation in young adults. The study involves 2 overnight sleep lab visits, an fMRI brain scan, and other assessments. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 10 minutes

Location

LOCATION: Online or by phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

PROMPT-BD - Teen 14-17

Are you the parent of a teen 14 -17 years old with bipolar disorder? Your teen may be eligible for a research study that assesses sleep and activity in teens and young adults with bipolar disorder in order to predict a mood recurrence. Compensation provided.

Bipolar Disorder

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 6 visits

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland and/or Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pittsburgh Vaccine Clinical Trial Unit Registry – Children Aged Birth-17

Are you the parent of a child under 18 years of age? If so, you can sign your child up for the Pittsburgh Vaccine Clinical Trial Unit Registry—a group of people who agree to be contacted when a new vaccine is ready to be tested. Consent to participate in this research study can be done online. Compensation provided if a blood sample is collected.

Remote Research

Age Range

AGE: 0 - 17

Duration

VISITS: 0-1 visits

Location

LOCATION: Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Mental Health Literacy Survey – 14-17-year-olds

Are you the parent of a 14-17-year-old who is Black/African American? Your child may be able to participate in a research study about the knowledge and beliefs of Black youth concerning mental health, mental illnesses, and treatment methods. This study involves your child completing up to 2 online surveys. Compensation is provided.

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Remote Research

Age Range

Location

LOCATION: Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

KEYSTUDY – Children Ages 12-17

Does your child ages 12-17 have a parent with bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study focused on early intervention for children who are at risk of developing mental health disorders due to their family history. This study involves assessments, interviews, and online sessions with a study therapist. Compensation provided/no in-person visits required.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 1 more area

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 18 months

Location

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Circadian Rhythms, Reward, & Sleep, (CARRS) Research Study

Are you the parent of a teen aged 13-15? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how sleep timing and duration affects teens’ thinking, mood, and behavior. This study involves one to two overnight visits in the SBNC sleep lab including an fMRI scan at the MRRC in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

And 2 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1-3 days

VISITS: 1-2

Location

LOCATION: Thomas Detre Hall

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES