Welcome to the Remote Research Studies Page

Other Mental Health and Behavior

VISITS: 5 evaluations

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

Parents Promoting Early Learning Study - 2-year-olds

Are you the parent of a 2-year-old child? If so, you and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how children learn and think about the world. This study involves two video calls during which you and your child will play games and complete assessments. Compensation is provided.

Cognitive Skills

Other Child Development

VISITS: 3 remote sessions

AGE: 2

DURATION: 1 year

LOCATION: At home

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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.

ADHD

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

AGE: 10-17

DURATION: Up to 2 hours

VISITS: Remote

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

Precision Medicine

VISITS: 1 design session in-person or virtually

AGE: 13-17

DURATION: 1.5 hours

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers – Oakland

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? You and 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.

Bone Cancer

Brain Cancer

Cancer

DURATION: 65 minutes total

And 7 more areas

AGE: 12-17

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

COMPENSATION: NONE

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

DURATION: up to 5 Years

And 4 more areas

AGE: 13-17

VISITS: 1-2 session/month

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

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 Newborn/Infant Health

Other Digestive System

AGE: Infants up to 6 months old

And 1 more area

DURATION: Up to 12 months

LOCATION: By phone or videoconference

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 Mental Health and Behavior

AGE: 14-17

LOCATION: Online

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

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

And 1 more area

AGE: 12-17

DURATION: 18 months

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.

Other Mental Health and Behavior

And 2 more areas

AGE: 13-15

DURATION: 1-3 days

VISITS: 1-2

LOCATION: Thomas Detre Hall