Welcome to the Featured Research Studies Page

About Featured Research

Please see newly added research studies and other select study opportunities below.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Project HOME: Young Adult Arm

Are you age 18 with a restrictive-type eating disorder? Do you currently live at home with your family? You and your family may be eligible for a research study to learn better how eating disorder treatments and adaptations work when given in the home setting. Compensation is provided.

Eating Disorders

Featured Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 32 weeks

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Dopaminergic Dysfunction in Late-Life Depression

Are you 60 years old or older? Do you have depression? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand how the brain’s dopamine system may contribute to depression in older adults. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Age Range

AGE: 60 and older

Duration

DURATION: 9 weeks

VISITS: At least 4-in person visits, 6 remote visits

Location

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $760

JAKPOT Study - Adult Arm

Were you recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes? Are you 18-35 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to see if two inhibitors can preserve insulin production in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 9 in-person visits and questionnaires

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $50 per study visit

Diamond 3 Brain Study - Adults without Family History of Mood Disorders

Are you an 18-30 year old without a family history of mood disorders (bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder)? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the structure and function of the brain in young people with and without family histories of mood disorders. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: About 18 months

VISITS: 8 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital & UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $575 with bus/parking reimbursement

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Training Inhibitory Control using Personalized Strategies (TIPS) Beta Study – With ADHD Enrolled in 2-year College or Vocational/Trade School

Are you an 18-25 year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who is currently enrolled in a 2-year college or vocational/trade school? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study that is developing a smartphone-based intervention to help young adults with ADHD manage behaviors related to their ADHD. Compensation provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 5 weeks

VISITS: 3 virtual video visits

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $400

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Training Inhibitory Control using Personalized Strategies (TIPS) Beta Study – Not enrolled in college

Are you an 18-25 year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who is NOT currently enrolled in any school? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study that is developing a smartphone-based intervention to help young adults with ADHD manage behaviors related to their ADHD. Compensation provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 5 weeks

VISITS: 3 virtual video visits

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $400

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Training Inhibitory Control using Personalized Strategies (TIPS) Beta Study – With ADHD Enrolled in a 4-year College/University

Are you an 18-25 year-old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who is currently enrolled in a 4-year college or university? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study that is developing a smartphone-based intervention to help young adults with ADHD manage behaviors related to their ADHD. Compensation provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 5 weeks

VISITS: 3 virtual video visits

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $400

Sevoflurane & Neurocognition Study (SENS)

Are you a healthy adult 18-59 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand the inhalational anesthetic sevoflurane prevents memory formation and affects of the experience of pain. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 4-5 hours total

VISITS: Screening, followed by 2 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore & UPMC Presbyterian Hospitals - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $250

PROTECT Depression Research Study

Are you age 55 or older and currently depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help understand why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, but others do not. At this time, all study visits will take place in person, by phone, or via Zoom. Compensation provided.

Featured Research

Age Range

AGE: 55 and older

Duration

DURATION: 4 years

VISITS: 2-3 interview sessions with yearly follow-ups

Location

LOCATION: Visits are completed in person in Bellefield Towers, over the phone, or over Zoom.

Compensation

COMPENSATION: up to $150 for baseline, then $50 every year

Speech and Language Development in Adults Who Stutter

Are you aged 18-65 and currently stutter? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how speech and language skills develop and change over time. This study will involve 1-3 sessions, each lasting about 1-3 hours. Eligible participants are native English speakers. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Speech and Language Disorders

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1-3 hours each visit

VISITS: 1-2

Location

LOCATION: Forbes Tower - Oakland & Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $10 per hour

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Telehealth and Memory Study

Are you a breast cancer survivor who completed chemotherapy one to five years ago? Do you have problems with your memory, concentration, and/or attention? You may be able to participate in a research study to test two treatments that may help breast cancer survivors improve cognitive function. This study involves 8 weeks of therapy completed online or by mobile phone, and optional MRI scanning.

Featured Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Remote Research

Age Range

AGE: 18 and up

Duration

DURATION: 14 hours over 9 months

Location

LOCATION: Online (optional MRI visits at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Compensation provided for optional MRI scans only

MATRIX-003 Study

Are you 18-45 years old? Were you assigned female at birth? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to assess the safety and acceptability of two placebo vaginal products. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

And 5 more areas

Age Range

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

Duration

DURATION: 9-11 weeks

VISITS: 7 in-person visits & 2 phone calls

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $420

Brain Imaging Research Study - Social Smokers and Vapers

Are you aged 18–55 and smoke or vape nicotine-containing products at least twice per month? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about a protein in the brain that may play a role in substance use disorders. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Age Range

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Male

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 weeks

VISITS: At least 3

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $1000 & parking reimbursement

Refinement of Brain Mechanisms Underlying the Development - Adult Arm

Are you a healthy 18-26 year old? You may be eligible for a research study to help us understand how the normal brain “grows-up.” Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Other Brain and Nervous System

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 6 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: Loeffler Building – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $225

The neurobiology of semantic feature generation

Have you ever experienced a stroke? Are you at least 18 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to better understand how the brain functions during word production treatment. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Precision Medicine

Age Range

AGE: 50 and older

Duration

DURATION: Up to 13 hours total

VISITS: 5 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: Pitt-CMU BRIDGE Center

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $25.00 per scanning session and $15 per hour for language assessments

Women Supporting Women using CPAP

Have you benefited from your CPAP and want to share your expertise with other women? Have you successfully adhered to CPAP treatment for at least one year? You may be eligible for a research study to learn if a peer support mentor can help to improve CPAP adherence in women during their first 90-days of treatment. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Sleep Disorders

Precision Medicine

Age Range

AGE: 18 and older

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female, Intersex

Duration

DURATION: 18 months

VISITS: First mentee visit in-person, 7 visits remote

Location

LOCATION: Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $250 with parking reimbursement

Chronic Low Back Pain with Mood Symptoms Study

Have you had chronic low back pain for at least six months and also have depression or anxiety symptoms? Are you aged 18-75? You may be able to participate in a research study to compare antidepressant medication and physical therapy for people with chronic low back who also have anxiety and depression symptoms. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

And 3 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 8 months

VISITS: 6-12 visits in the first 4 months

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Shadyside, Online, & by Phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $220 & public transportation reimbursement

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Veterans' Experiences of Abortion

Are you a veteran? Have you sought or had an abortion? You may be eligible to participate in a research study and share your experience about seeking and/or obtaining an abortion. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

And 6 more areas

Age Range

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

Duration

DURATION: 20 - 45 minutes total

VISITS: Telephone call

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $50

Diamond 3 Brain Study - Adults with Family History of Major Depressive Disorder

Are you an 18-30 year old with a family history of major depressive disorder? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the structure and function of the brain in young people with and without family histories of mood disorders. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: About 18 months

VISITS: 8 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital & UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $575 with bus/parking reimbursement

Diamond 3 Brain Study - Adults with Family History of Bipolar Disorder

Are you an 18-30 year old with a family history of bipolar disorder? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the structure and function of the brain in young people with and without family histories of mood disorders. Compensation is provided.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: About 18 months

VISITS: 8 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital & UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $575 with bus/parking reimbursement

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

The Experiences of Self-Advocacy in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Adult Arm

Have you been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 18-29? You may be eligible for a research study to look at how adolescents and young adults with cancer self-advocate or stand up for themselves.

Cervical Cancer

Colorectal Cancer

And 11 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 65 minutes total

VISITS: Online survey and interview (in person or remote)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: NONE

Vasculopathy and Hemorheology in SCD - Sickle Cell Carriers

Are you African American? Have you been diagnosed with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait? You may be eligible for a research study to understand why some patients with sickle cell disease have abnormal blood vessel function. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Sickle Cell Anemia

Age Range

AGE: 18 and older

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1 in-person visit

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Benign Hematology Clinic (Falk Building)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $25 per hour

Vasculopathy and Hemorheology in SCD - Healthy Controls

Are you African American? Are you a healthy person without sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait? You may be eligible for a research study to understand why some patients with sickle cell disease have abnormal blood vessel function. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Precision Medicine

Sickle Cell Anemia

Age Range

AGE: 18 and older

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1 in-person study visit

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Benign Hematology Clinic (Falk Building)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $25 per hour

CoSMIC II Study

Are you a healthy woman between 18-45 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to build a model to help develop new medicines. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

And 5 more areas

Age Range

Gender List

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

Duration

DURATION: 1 day

VISITS: 1-2 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Magee Clinical and Translational Research Center (MWH CTRC) - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

Ketogenic Diet Study

Have you been diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are you 18-40 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of a ketogenic diet (high fat, low sugar diet) on the brain in people with bipolar disorder. Compensation is provided.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 1 year

VISITS: Up to 19 study visits, 2-3 hours each

Location

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $1,190

ENACT Study

Do you have a schizophrenia diagnosis? Are you 18-50 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to examine whether transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can enhance cognition and connectivity in the brain to work alongside clozapine. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1-2 months

VISITS: 3-5 study visits with remote follow ups

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $524

RESIST Study - Adult Arm

Are you between the ages of 18-25 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to help us learn how to improve emotional health in adolescents and adults. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 3 years

VISITS: 4 visits (in-person and remote) and questionnaires

Location

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Main Campus

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $625

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Diabetes and School Health

Are you a parent of a school-age child (ages 6-12) or adolescent (ages 12-18)? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn about your experiences with your child's diabetes care in school. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Precision Medicine

And 1 more area

Age Range

AGE: 18 and older

Duration

DURATION: 60 minutes

VISITS: Virtual focus group and brief questionnaire

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $40

Evaluation of MIRA

Are you an amputee with a forearm amputation or wrist disarticulation? Did your amputation occur at least one year ago? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate a new method to control a robotic prosthetic hand. Compensation is provided.

Assistive Devices

Featured Research

Other Physical Disability

Precision Medicine

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 2 years

VISITS: Surgical implantation of the MIRA device

Location

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $6,600 total

VX22-264-101 - Type 1 Diabetes Treatment Study

Do you have Type 1 Diabetes? Are you 18-65 years old? You may be eligible for a research study to determine whether the VX-264 implant can improve glucose control. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Immune System/Infections

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 5 years

VISITS: 34 visits including study product implantation

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to about $3,200 (if you complete all study visits)

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Youth PrEP Study - Parent/Caregiver Arm

Are you the parent/caregiver of a 14-18 year old? Do they identify as transgender, gay, or bisexual? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the perspectives on PrEP for HIV. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health

Remote Research

Age Range

AGE: 18 and older

Duration

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: Interview in-person or via Zoom

Location

LOCATION: Children's Primary Care Center – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $50

Reproductive Outcomes of Women with Rheumatic Diseases

Are you an 18-44 year old woman who is diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (also called rheumatic disease)? Do you take medication for your disease? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about reproductive decisions in women who have autoimmune diseases. This study involves completing a questionnaire once every three months. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Immune System/Infections

Rheumatoid Arthritis

And 1 more area

Age Range

Location

LOCATION: Before clinic visits, or by email, or by phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $50 for the first survey & $25 for each subsequent survey

The Parkinson's Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI)

Were you diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the last two years and are not currently taking standard PD medications? You may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how Parkinson’s disease progresses over time. Study participation involves having physical exams, undergoing brain scans, and providing biological samples. Compensation is provided.

Chromosomal Disorders

Featured Research

Parkinson's Disease

Age Range

AGE: 30 and up

Duration

DURATION: At least 5 years

Location

LOCATION: Kaufmann Building – Oakland & Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $100 - Screening visit; $200 - Baseline visit; $200 per annual visit

Brain Imaging Research Study – Cocaine Users

Do you currently use cocaine or have you recently used cocaine? Are you aged 18–55? You may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about two proteins in the brain that may play a role in substance use disorders. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 4 months

VISITS: At least 18 visits

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $2460

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

The PREVENTABLE Study

Are you age 75 or older? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if taking a statin drug may help older adults live well for longer by preventing dementia, disability, or heart disease. Participation in the study may last up to five years. Currently, all study visits will take place by videoconference and phone. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Remote Research

Age Range

AGE: 75 and up

Duration

DURATION: 5 years

VISITS: During COVID-19, visits only via telehealth & Zoom

Location

LOCATION: Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $15 after completion of baseline activities

FIT BOLD Research Study

Did you recover from depression in the past two years? Are you age 60 or older? You may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how lifestyle modification affects the brain in recently depressed older adults. Participants will take part in one of two healthy lifestyle programs, each facilitated by a personal coach. Compensation and travel reimbursement is provided.

Featured Research

And 1 more area

Age Range

AGE: 60 and up

Duration

DURATION: About 9 months

VISITS: Multiple

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers, Kaufmann Building, Sennott Square, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Oxford Building

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $340 & travel cost reimbursement

NETI Research Study

Are you a person living with HIV? Have you been taking antiretroviral drugs that have been controlling your HIV for at least two years? You may be able to participate in a research study to find out if an investigational vaccine called Trimer 4571 is safe and well tolerated in people living with HIV and if it will help the body’s immune system respond to HIV. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Age Range

AGE: 18 and up

Duration

DURATION: About 50 weeks

Location

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: $425 & parking/travel-related expenses

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

KEYSTUDY – Parents with Bipolar Disorder

Do you have bipolar disorder? Are you the parent of a 12-17-year-old? You and your child may be able to participate in research study focused on early intervention and referrals for children at risk for developing mental health disorders due to their family history. This study involves assessments, interviews, questionnaires, and sessions with a study therapist. Compensation provided.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Research

Remote Research

Age Range

AGE: 18 and up

Duration

DURATION: 18 months

Location

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Yes

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

KEYSTUDY – Age 18

Do you have a parent diagnosed with bipolar disorder? Are you 18 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study focused on early intervention for young people 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 Research

Healthy Volunteer

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 18 months

Location

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $818

15104 Seniors Project

Are you or someone you know aged 65 or older and live in the 15104 ZIP code? Learn about a research project that is studying healthy aging and what factors allow people to preserve their ability to think, remember, and solve problems over time. This study involves a yearly interview of up to 3 ½ hours for up to 5 years. Compensation provided.

Featured Research

Healthy Volunteer

Age Range

AGE: 65 and up

Duration

DURATION: Up to 5 years

VISITS: Yearly

Location

LOCATION: The research office located at 501 Braddock Ave, Suite 101, Braddock, PA 15104

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $70

Brain Imaging/Brain Stimulation Research Study in Young Adults with Bipolar I Disorder

Are you 18-35 years old and diagnosed with bipolar I disorder? You may be able to participate in a research study to help find out how noninvasive brain stimulation affects brain function in people with bipolar I disorder. Compensation provided.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 3 months

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital & UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $607 & parking/bus fare

A Sensorimotor Microelectrode Brain-Machine Interface

Do you have little or no ability to use your hands due to a cervical spinal cord injury, brainstem stroke, or spinal stroke? Are you aged 22-70? If so, you may be eligible to take part in a research study involving brain-machine interface (BMI) technology. BMI technology uses signals recorded from the brain to control devices such as a computer or a robotic limb. Compensation provided.

Assistive Devices

Featured Research

Other Bones, Joints, and Muscles

And 2 more areas

Age Range

AGE: 22 - 70

Duration

DURATION: 25 months

VISITS: Multiple

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: Up to $14,810 & travel costs