Welcome to the Schizophrenia Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

ACL Tear

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: About 45 minutes

VISITS: No in-person visits

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

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. Some visits may be done virtually. Compensation provided.

Schizophrenia

AGE: 18 - 21

DURATION: About 1 year

VISITS: 3 visits

LOCATION: At home & Western Psychiatric Hospital & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital (Oakland)

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,600 + parking/bus fare reimbursed

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

EASY Research Study – Ages 18-24

Are you an 18-24 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for behavioral health related issues? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young adults. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

VISITS: 4 (no in-person visits)

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

COMPENSATION: Up to $125

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mental Health and Behavior