Welcome to the Stress Reduction Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

RAW-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety, and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (High Worry) Study

Are you over the age of 50 and interested in participating in a research study that will examine how anxiety and worry contribute to aspects of aging, including brain and body aging, as well as risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The results of this study will help us design therapies that address individual needs of older people with anxiety

Anxiety

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300

The RAW Brain-The Effect of Rumination, Anxiety and Worry on Aging and Dementia Risk (Low Worry) Study

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $300

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: Up to $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: Up to $20

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Decentralized Biobanking "de-bi": An app for tracking research donations

Are you 18 and older and interested what happens to the tumor/tissue/blood you donate for research? This research project is developing an app for those who want to track or learn about their biosample donations and studying patient preferences for feedback about research on their biosamples.

DURATION: 10 minute survey

VISITS: Online survey

LOCATION: Online

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: Up to $20

DRIVE - Healthy Adult

Are you a healthy young adult 18-22 years old? Have you never experienced depression or any mental health problems? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to understand the way depression develops in young people. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 3 visits

COMPENSATION: $1500

Mechanisms of Light Therapy Study

Are you between the ages of 18-25? Do you consider yourself a night owl? Do you feel down or depressed? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn about how light affects mood. Compensation provided.

Depression

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

Stress Reduction

AGE: 18-25

DURATION: 3 weeks

VISITS: 4 visits

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: $230 plus parking/transportation

BEaM Study - Parent

Are you the parent of a child 11-13? Does your child have a biological parent or 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.

DURATION: up to 13 months

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

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

COMPENSATION: Yes

Caregiver Stress and Sleep Study (CARES)

Are you at least 60 years of age and currently providing unpaid care to a loved one with a dementia diagnosis? You may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how stress, sleep, and activity might impact caregivers’ mood.

Alzheimer's Disease

Caregiver Health

Healthy Volunteer

Other Sleep Disorders

And 1 more area

AGE: 60 and up

DURATION: up to 8 months

VISITS: 2 visists

LOCATION: Oxford Building & Biomedical Science Tower III - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

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.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Smartphone Training for Attention Regulation for IBS Study

Have you been diagnosed with IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)? You may be able to participate in a study to try to make life with IBS more comfortable. This study includes 3 in-person visits and involves completing a 14-day program on your smartphone at home where you will track your IBS symptoms. Compensation is provided.

Other Digestive System

Stress Reduction

AGE: 18 and up

DURATION: 4 months

VISITS: 3 in-person

LOCATION: Carnegie Mellon University - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $450

The EMBODY Study

Are you 20-35 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn how difficult and challenging childhood experiences may shape the brain and body. Eligible participants are right-handed, have no ferromagnetic metal in their body, are willing to have an MRI scan, and are not taking medication for any psychiatric disorders. Compensation and parking are provided.

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Stress Reduction

AGE: 20-35

DURATION: 2-4 weeks

VISITS: 2

LOCATION: McKee Place & Biomedical Science Tower 3

COMPENSATION: Up to $135

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