Welcome to the Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Understanding Men's Health and Wellness Behaviors (UnLOC) Study

We're interested in learning more about men's experiences with health behaviors and participation in rewarding activities. Participation involves 1 online research survey. Compensation provided.

Alcohol

DURATION: about 1 hour

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Online

COMPENSATION: You will be compensated $50 for your participation.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

STRONG Exercise Trial

Are you prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss and willing to delay the start of it for 1-2 weeks? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, on retention of muscle mass and mental health in individuals taking an obesity medication. Participation involves supervised, personal strength training sessions.

Diet

Exercise

Obesity

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 weeks

VISITS: 3 study visits and exercise sessions

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh: Physical Activity Research Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention

Are you a wheelchair user who is obese or overweight and would like to lose weight? You may be eligible for a research study for a new weight scale system for wheelchair users called the Fast In-Bed Tracking System (FIT)! We would like to see if the ability for wheelchair users to weigh themselves regularly increases their ability to lose weight while paired with a nutrition and exercise program.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 3 visits and 23 weight loss sessions

LOCATION: home and virtual

COMPENSATION: up to $180

SPHERE Study - Parent of a pregnant teen 14-17

Is your teen pregnant? Is your teen interested in sharing their experience with food access and health? Your child may be eligible for a research study about food insecurity and health at the University of Pittsburgh. Compensation is provided.

AGE: Parent of a teen 14-17

DURATION: about 1 year

VISITS: 3 online, 1 in-person

LOCATION: Online and Bellefield Towers in Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

The Effects of Fasting on Lipid Metabolic Profile and Bone Metabolism

Are you 21 to 45 years old? Do you have a parent, sibling, or child with type 2 diabetes or did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops in pregnancy)? If so, you may be eligible for a research study assessing the effects of fasting for one day a week for 3 months. Compensation provided.

DURATION: approximately 9 months

VISITS: 13 study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) – Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $750

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism