Welcome to the Featured Pediatric Research Studies Page

About Featured Pediatric Research

Please see newly added pediatric research studies and other select study opportunities for children below.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Project HOME: Adolescent Arm

Do you have a child ages 12-17 with a restrictive-type eating disorder? Do they currently live at home? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to learn better how eating disorder treatments and adaptations work when given in the home setting. Compensation is provided.

Eating Disorders

Featured Pediatric Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: Up to 32 weeks

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Speech and Language Development in Children Who Stutter

Are you the parent of a child aged 7-12 who currently stutters? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how speech and language skills develop and mature in the brain. This study will involve 2-3 sessions, each lasting about 2.5-3 hours. Eligible participants are native English speakers. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Child Development

Speech and Language Disorders

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 2.5-3 hours each visit

VISITS: 2-3

Location

LOCATION: Forbes Tower - Oakland & Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

LEADS Study: Life Experiences in Adolescents and the Development of Skills

Are you the parent of a child aged 12-15 years old who is sad, depressed, irritable, or withdrawn? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how children and teens learn and use a common coping skill. Participation may take place mostly online. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 6 months (in-person visits occur in first month)

VISITS: 2 in-person visits & 4 remote visits

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland, Online or by Phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Refinement of Brain Mechanisms Underlying the Development - Adolescent Arm

Are you the parent of a healthy 10-17 year old? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to help us understand how the normal brain “grows-up.” Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Brain and Nervous System

And 1 more area

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 6 in-person study visits

Location

LOCATION: Loeffler Building – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Project VIBE

Are you the parent of 13-17 year old? Do they experience overeating or binge eating? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to help teens manage their eating and weight. Compensation is provided.

Eating Disorders

Featured Pediatric Research

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1.5 hours

VISITS: 1 design session in-person or virtually

Location

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers – Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

The Experiences of Self-Advocacy in Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer - Adolescent Arm

Has your child been diagnosed with cancer between the ages of 12-17? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to look at how adolescents and young adults with cancer self-advocate or stand up for themselves.

Featured Pediatric Research

And 7 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 65 minutes total

VISITS: Online survey and interview (in person or remote)

Compensation

COMPENSATION: NONE

Reasons Parents Refuse the COVID Vaccine for their Children – Pediatric Arm

Are you a parent that has decided not to vaccinate your child(ren) against COVID-19? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to learn more about your decision. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: Interview in-person

Location

LOCATION: UPMC Clinic - Oakland

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

imHere4U Study

Are you the parent or guardian of a 12-17 year old? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to improve coping and reduce mental health impacts of negative online interactions. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Remote Research

Social Interactions

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 6 months

VISITS: 4 remote visits; 30-90 minutes each

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Language Research Study - Typically Developing Children 7-12 years old

Are you the parent of a child aged 7-12? Your child may be able to participate in a research study that is looking at how speech and language skills develop and mature in the brain. This study will involve 3-4 sessions, each lasting about 2-3 hours. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 hours/visit

VISITS: 3-4 visits

Location

LOCATION: Online, Forbes Tower in Oakland, and at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Language Research Study - Children who Stutter 7-12 years old

Are you the parent of a child aged 7-12 who currently stutters? Your child may be able to participate in a research study that is looking at how speech and language skills develop and mature in the brain. This study will involve 3-4 sessions, each lasting about 2-3 hours. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Child Development

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 2-3 hours/visit

VISITS: 3-4 visits

Location

LOCATION: Online, Forbes Tower in Oakland, and at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Homewood Healthy Smiles Program

Are you the parent of a child who is 12-17 years old, and do you live in Pittsburgh’s Homewood community? Your child may be able to participate in two 1-hour virtual sessions as part of a research study examining oral health knowledge in children and teens. Topics will include soda and diet, oral hygiene, smoking, vaping, and more. All participants will receive a toothbrush kit.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Age Range

Duration

Location

LOCATION: Online

Compensation

COMPENSATION: NONE

RAM Study – Ages 16-17

Are you the parent of a 16-17 year old? Your child may be able to able to participate in a research study to help find out how individual differences in energy and activity levels affect sleep, brain responses, and mood regulation in young adults. The study involves 2 overnight sleep lab visits, an fMRI brain scan, and other assessments. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Remote Research

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 10 minutes

Location

LOCATION: Online or by phone

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

From Manic Symptoms to Bipolar Disorder – Healthy Teens

Are you the parent of a 13-17 year old? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about the structure and function of the brain in young people. This study involves completing clinical assessments and questionnaires, undergoing fMRI scanning, and wearing an activity watch for 21 days. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 3 weeks

Location

LOCATION: Loeffler Building, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research Center (MRRC) – Oakland & at home

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

KEYSTUDY – Children Ages 12-17

Does your child ages 12-17 have a parent with bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study focused on early intervention for children who are at risk of developing mental health disorders due to their family history. This study involves assessments, interviews, and online sessions with a study therapist. Compensation provided/no in-person visits required.

Bipolar Disorder

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 1 more area

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 18 months

Location

LOCATION: Videoconference or Bellefield Towers

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES

Circadian Rhythms, Reward, & Sleep, (CARRS) Research Study

Are you the parent of a teen aged 13-15? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand how sleep timing and duration affects teens’ thinking, mood, and behavior. This study involves one to two overnight visits in the SBNC sleep lab including an fMRI scan at the MRRC in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Mental Health and Behavior

And 2 more areas

Age Range

Duration

DURATION: 1-3 days

VISITS: 1-2

Location

LOCATION: Thomas Detre Hall

Compensation

COMPENSATION: YES