Welcome to the Bipolar Disorder Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

AGE: 10-17

DURATION: Up to 2 hours

VISITS: Remote

COMPENSATION: YES

REGISTRY

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

CARMA Registry - Child 4-17

Are you a parent of a child 4-17 and interested in behavioral health research studies? You may be eligible for a research registry that hopes to make it easy for busy families to participate in research, by identifying research studies that they may be eligible for and then providing a warm hand-off to studies that are of interest.

ADHD

Adolescent/Teen Health

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

And 21 more areas

AGE: 4-17

DURATION: Indefinitely

VISITS: One session for consent

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: NONE

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.

ADHD

Adolescent/Teen Health

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

And 18 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: 90 minutes to two hours

VISITS: 1 focus group

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: YES

Pain Emotion Adolescent Relationship (PEAR) Study - Teen 14-17 years old

Are you the parent of a 14-17 year old? Do they have mild to high pain in the jaw, neck, back, shoulders, or limbs? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how pain, mood, and mental health are related in youth. Compensation is provided.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 17 more areas

AGE: 14-17

DURATION: Up to 12 months

VISITS: 2 visits in-person & remote; daily online surveys

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: 14-17

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 6 visits

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland and/or Online

COMPENSATION: YES

BEaM Study - Sibling with a history of depression or bipolar disorder

Are you the parent of a child 11-14? Does your child have a full biological sibling who has ever experienced symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to assess the effects of two group-based interventions on emotions and mood in adolescents with a family risk for mood disorders.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 4 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: up to 13 months

VISITS: 1 virtual visit, >5 in-person visits

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

COMPENSATION: YES

Digital Therapeutics for Behavior Problems Study

Is your child between the ages of 5 and 8? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help us understand if a smartphone app is an effective way for parents and children with behavior problems to learn and use skills.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 10 more areas

AGE: 5-8

DURATION: 10 months

VISITS: 3 assessments

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Teen SCREEN Research Study – Suicidal Thoughts/Attempt or Self-Harm

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old girl who struggles with suicidal thoughts/attempt or self-harm? She may be able to participate in a study to better understand how teens’ social media experiences, other social interactions, and the brain influence emotional health. This study involves completing clinical interviews, questionnaires, at-home assessments, an in-person visit and an MRI scan.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

AGE: 12-17

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Sennott Square or online via Microsoft Teams & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center

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

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 1 more area

AGE: 12-17

DURATION: 18 months

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mental Health and Behavior