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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


MISO Study

Have you recently had suicidal thoughts or ever attempted suicide? Are you 18-45 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the effects of electrical brain stimulation on people who have suicidal thoughts. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 45

Duration DURATION:  2-3 hours per visit
VISITS:  2 visits
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Hall or Loeffler Building - Oakland


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:  University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park


Eating Disorders Research Study

Do you have anorexia or bulimia 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


MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and Up

Duration VISITS:  1 visit lasting 20 minutes
Location LOCATION:  Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone


The ASSET Study – Teens With a Family History of Mental Illness

Does your 13-17 year old child have a parent with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study investigating social and emotional factors that may predict a future diagnosis of mental illness. Parent and teen will be compensated.

Age Range
AGE:   13 - 17

Duration VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Oakland



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

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