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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Racial Disparities in Involuntary Commitments of Young Adults – Ages 15-17

Are you the parent of someone who has been involuntarily committed to a psychiatric hospital as a minor in Allegheny County, PA? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to better understand what happens to young people when they experience an involuntary psychiatric commitment. Compensation is provided.

ADHD

Adolescent/Teen Health

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

And 11 more areas

AGE: 15-17

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: One interview (in-person or virtual)

LOCATION: Pitt Community Engagement Center (Homewood or Hill District)

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

ACT Study

Are you the parent of a teen who has experienced negative online social interactions (e.g., mean comments, exclusion, or bullying online) in the past year and suicidal thoughts or behavior in their lifetime? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to help test an intervention to reduce the impact of online negativity and prevent suicide risk. Compensation is provided.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 6 more areas

AGE: 12-17

DURATION: 3 months

VISITS: 3 virtual assessment visits (1-2 hours each)

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Social Media Assessment of Risk in Teens 2 (SMART2) Study– Suicide Attempt

Is your child between the ages of 10-17? Has your child had a suicide attempt? You and your child may be able to participate in a study that aims to learn more about how social media use affects youth mental health.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

AGE: 10-17

DURATION: Up to 2 hours

VISITS: Remote

COMPENSATION: YES

BEaM Study - Sibling with a history of depression or bipolar disorder

Are you the parent of a child 11-14? Does your child have a 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.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 4 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: up to 13 months

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

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

COMPENSATION: YES

BEaM Study - Child

Do you have a child 11-14? 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 study to compare the effects of a mindfulness intervention versus a health and wellness intervention on emotions & mood in children and adolescents with a family risk for mood disorder.

ADHD

Anxiety

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 5 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: up to 13 months

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

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

COMPENSATION: YES

Digital Therapeutics for Behavior Problems Study

Is your child between the ages of 5 and 8? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help us understand if a smartphone app is an effective way for parents and children with behavior problems to learn and use skills.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 10 more areas

AGE: 5-8

DURATION: 10 months

VISITS: 3 assessments

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Teen SCREEN Research Study – Suicidal Thoughts/Attempt or Self-Harm

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old girl who struggles with suicidal thoughts/attempt or self-harm? She may be able to participate in a study to better understand how teens’ social media experiences, other social interactions, and the brain influence emotional health. This study involves completing clinical interviews, questionnaires, at-home assessments, an in-person visit and an MRI scan.

ADHD

Anxiety

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

And 5 more areas

AGE: 12-17

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Sennott Square or online via Microsoft Teams & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

EASY Research Study – Children Aged 12-17

Are you the parent of a 12-17 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for a behavioral health issue? If so, you and your child may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young people. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

VISITS: 4 (no in-person visits)

LOCATION: Online & By Phone

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Mental Health and Behavior