CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Social Media Assessment of Risk in Teens (SMART)

Are you 18 years of age? Did you attempt suicide within the past 6 months? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help evaluate whether social media can be used to detect risk for depression and suicide in teens. Eligible participants have at least one social media account. This study involves 1 visit. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration DURATION:  2-3 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Virtual Visit (via HIPAA-compliant Zoom)
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Yes

EASY Research Study – Ages 18-24

Are you an 18-24 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for behavioral health related issues? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young adults. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 24

Duration DURATION:  1 year
VISITS:  4 (no in-person visits)
Location LOCATION: 

Online & By Phone
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $125

Eating Disorders Research Study

Do you have anorexia and are you between the ages of 18-55? You may be able to participate in a research study looking at the relationship between cognitive function (mental processes like thinking and learning) and eating disorder symptoms. Study includes interviews, questionnaires, computer tasks, and an MRI scan. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 55

Duration DURATION:  6 months
VISITS:  4-5 visits
Location LOCATION: 

Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & Magnetic Resonance Research Center (MRRC) at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $375

Transdermal Estrogen in Women with Anorexia Nervosa

Are you a 20-45 year old woman diagnosed with anorexia nervosa? You may be able to participate in a study investigating hormones as a treatment for bone loss in women with anorexia nervosa. This study involves 6 visits and 3 10-minute phone calls over 18 months. Visits include MRI and imaging studies including bone density scans, blood tests, and nutritional analyses. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   20 - 45

Duration DURATION:  18 months
VISITS:  6 visits & 3 phone calls
Location LOCATION: 

UPMC Montefiore Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland & Neuromuscular Research Lab - South Side

Compensation COMPENSATION: 

Up to $575 & parking/transportation reimbursement

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


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Mental Health and Behavior