CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


The PROMISE Study

Are you aged 18-30 years old and currently participating in outpatient mental health treatment? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about biological markers related to suicidal thoughts and behavior in young adults. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 30

Duration DURATION:  12 months
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) or other select Pittsburgh-area UPMC hospitals


MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their own health during the coronavirus pandemic or to share what it is like being ill with coronavirus, and/or caring for a loved one who is ill. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
Location LOCATION:  By phone


MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION:  By phone


CATOS Study

Have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia or a schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help investigators evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an anti-inflammatory study drug to improve the symptoms of schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder. Eligible participants are 18-60 years old. Participation will last 12 weeks. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 60

Duration DURATION:  12 weeks
VISITS:  6 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic


GENEOS Research Study – Ages 18-21

Have you been diagnosed with schizophrenia, schizophreniform disorder, or schizoaffective disorder? Are you between the ages of 18-21? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand the causes of mental illness. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 21

Duration DURATION:  About 1 year
VISITS:  3 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital (Oakland)


The ASSET Study - 18+19 year olds with a Family History of Mental Illness

Are you age 18 or age 19 and have a parent with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? If so, you may be to participate in a research study to investigate social and emotional factors affecting teens that may predict a future diagnosis of mental illness. Involves 4 study visits in Oakland. Parent must also participate. Parent and teen will be compensated.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 19

Duration VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Oakland



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Mental Health and Behavior