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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:

18 - 45

DURATION: 2-3 hours per visit
VISITS: 2 visits

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

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:

18 - 55

DURATION: 6 months
VISITS: 4-5 visits

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:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

FamPath Biomarkers Study – Healthy Adults

Are you between the ages of 30 and 60 years old and do NOT have a personal or family history of depression? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn more about biological and genetic markers of depression and suicidality that may run in families. Participation involves 2 in-person visits, and will include a fMRI and a PET scan. Compensation provided.

AGE:

30 - 60

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism, Mental Health and Behavior