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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Women's Health Concussion Study - Teen 15-17 minor orthopedic injury

Are you the parent of a 15 to 17-year-old female not currently on birth control? Has your teen had a minor orthopedic injury in the past 30 days? Your child may be eligible for a research study to evaluate how concussion affects women’s menstrual cycles and health. Compensation is provided.

Fractures

Healthy Child

Other Bones, Joints and Muscles

Other Injuries/Injury Prevention

And 1 more area

AGE: 15-17

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 1 year

VISITS: 5 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Lab or Clinic and online & at home activities

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

Smartphone Apps for Kids with Chronic Conditions

Do you have a child between the ages of 12-17 with spina bifida, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, or cerebral palsy? If so, your child may be able to take part in a research study to evaluate if smartphone apps can help them manage their self-care routines. Compensation provided.

LOCATION: Multiple clinic locations in East End, or at home

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Pain and Injury