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AGE: Parent of an adolescent 13-17

And 3 more areas

DURATION: 45-60 minutes

VISITS: 1 interview

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

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

DURATION: up to 5 Years

And 4 more areas

AGE: 13-17

VISITS: 1-2 session/month

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

Autism Spectrum Disorders

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

And 18 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: 90 minutes to two hours

VISITS: 1 focus group

LOCATION: Online

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Juntos Pilot Trial

We're inviting Hispanic parents and their teens ages 12-16 to participate in a research study to test a new educational program about healthy relationships and how parents and teens can better communicate about dating. Participants will be compensated for their time!

VISITS: up to 6 group meetings + at home activities

DURATION: 5 months

LOCATION: Oakland

Study of Perinatal Health, Eating Regulation, and food Equity (SPHERE) - Pregnant teen 14-17

Is your teen less than 17 weeks pregnant? Do you ever worry about your food running out? Your child may be eligible for a research study about food insecurity and health at the University of Pittsburgh. Compensation is provided.

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

DURATION: approximately 1 year

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Zoom and Bellefield Towers

Panda Study – Ages 14-17

Are you the parent of a child age 14-17 who is enrolled in high school? Does your child identify as LGBQ+? Your teen may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how social experiences, including difficult social experiences, impact brain function in ways that may contribute to depression. Eligible participants are right-handed and willing/able to undergo MRI scanning.

Anxiety

Depression

LOCATION: Loeffler Building & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

And 3 more areas

AGE: 14-17

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 3 visits