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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU




REFLECT2D - Teens 14-17

Would your teen be interested in using a continuous glucose monitor to learn about how food and exercise affect blood sugars? Your child may be eligible for a research study to evaluate whether pairing real-time blood sugar and health behavior data leads to improved diabetes control. Participants will be asked to attend three in-person study visits for fasting lab draws and body size measurements.

Adolescent/Teen Health
Diabetes
Eating Disorders
Other Adolescent/Teen Health
And 3 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 14-17
Duration
DURATION: about 6 months
VISITS: 3
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh - Lawrenceville
Compensation
COMPENSATION: YES

Hair, Identity, and Health Care: Youth Experiences in Hospitals

Does appearance effect healthcare interactions? This research study wants to learn from previously hospitalized youth and their caregivers about how appearance-based biases shape health care interactions and how youth receive care in the hospital setting. Participation involves completing a 120-minute interview. Compensation is provided.

Adolescent/Teen Health
Eating Disorders
Healthy Child
Other Adolescent/Teen Health
And 3 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 10-17
Duration
DURATION: about 120 minutes
VISITS: 1 interview
Location
LOCATION: Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

  Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Adolescent/Teen Health


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