CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


MIGHTY Study

Do you identify as a woman and Black/African American? Are you HIV+ and the primary caregiver of at least one child under the age of 18? You may be able to participate in a study to help better understand the experiences of Black mothers navigating HIV medical care services in Allegheny County, PA. Participation involves an interview that will last about 1.5 hours. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  1.5 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Zoom videoconferencing
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$30 gift card

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration VISITS:  one initial visit
Location LOCATION: 

Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

$25.00 gift card

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION: 

By phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

None

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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION: 

By phone

MAPS Research Study – Teens Age 18

Are you an 18 year old who has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if smartphone technology can be used to better understand suicidal thoughts and behaviors in high-risk teens. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration DURATION:  6 months
VISITS:  No in-person visits required
Location LOCATION: 

Online and By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $625


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Substance Use