Welcome to the Depression Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Study of Neural Responses Induced by Antidepressants (SONRIsA)

Have you been diagnosed with depression and are you currently depressed? Are you between the ages of 18-55? You may be able to participate in a research study designed to help understand the brain mechanisms involved in depression. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 55

Duration DURATION:  Varies
VISITS:  Up to 10 visits
Location LOCATION:  University of Pittsburgh


Neurofeedback Study for Treatment Resistant Depression

Are you 18-55 years old and depressed? Have you taken at least 2 antidepressant medications? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to find out if an intervention called neurofeedback can improve symptoms in people with treatment resistant depression. Participation involves interviews, questionnaires, and MRI scanning. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 55

Duration DURATION:  About 5 months
VISITS:  8 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of UPMC & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland


Psychotherapy Study for Depression

Are you currently depressed? Are you between 18-65 years of age? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers develop a new method to evaluate behaviors during psychotherapy sessions by using computer learning. The research study involves 8 sessions of psychotherapy offered at no cost over a 10 week period. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 65

Duration VISITS:  8 in-person visits over 10 weeks
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Towers - Oakland


PRISM Study – Adults Diagnosed with a Mental Health Disorder

Have you been diagnosed with a mental health disorder (ex., depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, PTSD), but have never had any suicidal thoughts or behaviors? Are you 18-30 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how brain activity is related to positive and negative emotions. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 30

Duration DURATION:  9 months
VISITS:  Up to 5 visits
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Towers - University of Pittsburgh & Scientific Imaging and Brain Research Center (SIBR) - Carnegie Mellon University


Tension, Anxiety & Brain Imaging (TABI) study

Do you feel sad or depressed? Are you 30-50 years old? Do you work at least 20 hours per week? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how the brain functions when people with depression experience stress. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   30 - 50

Duration VISITS:  Up to 3 visits
Location LOCATION:  Loeffler Building and/or UPMC Presbyterian Hospital


MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Researchers want to know about patients’ experiences with health, illness, or research. By sharing your story, you would be helping researchers focus on topics that are of importance to you and that are likely to improve health and health care. Share your story by phone or in person at the Falk Medical Building lobby. 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:  Falk Medical Building - Oakland or by phone


MindMap Study

Are you between 18-25 years old and depressed or anxious? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help better understand how the brain works in people who are depressed or anxious. Study includes psychiatric interviews, questionnaires, and fMRI scanning. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 25

Duration DURATION:  1 year
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Loeffler Building and UPMC Presbyterian


MAPS Research Study

Are you 18 years of age and have you been diagnosed with a mood, anxiety, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers use smartphone technology to identify short-term predictors of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among high-risk adolescents. Must use a smartphone. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration DURATION:  6 months
VISITS:  1 visit & 3 phone calls
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Towers - Oakland


RAD-SD Study – Age 18

Are you 18 years of age and currently depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out if an intervention that targets the sleep-wake cycle is a safe and effective approach for improving depression symptoms. The intervention used in this study is not invasive and does not involve medications. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18

Duration VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC)


NEMO Late-Life Depression Study

Are you age 60 or older and currently experiencing symptoms of depression? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study designed to help learn more about brain function during treatment with antidepressant medication. Compensation and parking provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 20 weeks
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & UPMC Presbyterian


Xtampza ER Study for Adults Who Have Difficulty Swallowing Pills

Do you take a prescribed opioid medication for chronic pain and are age 21-70? Do you have trouble swallowing pills? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to find out if a pain medication called Xtampza ER is easier to swallow. Participants must be current patients of a UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic, or be willing to schedule an appointment with this clinic. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   21 - 70

Duration DURATION:  6 weeks
VISITS:  4 visits
Location LOCATION:  UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Centre Commons 5750 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206


Depression Research Study “K-Social”

Are you ages 55-60 and have you been diagnosed with depression? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, while others do not. This is NOT a treatment study. Involves 3.5-7 hours of your time over 2-3 sessions, and includes an fMRI scan. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   55 - 60

Duration VISITS:  varies
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Towers & UPMC Presbyterian (Oakland)


Depression Treatment Study

Are you age 18-60 years old? Do you often feel down, low, or depressed? Do you have a low or poor opinion of yourself? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help find out if an investigational drug combined with brain training can improve depression symptoms. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 60

Duration DURATION:  5 weeks
VISITS:  12 visits
Location LOCATION:  Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) at UPMC Montefiore Hospital – 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:  Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!


OPTIMUM Study – Optimizing Depression Treatment in Older Adults

Are you 60 years of age or older and currently depressed? Are you taking an antidepressant, but not feeling any better? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help find out which antidepressants are the safest and most effective for older adults with difficult to treat depression. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   60 and Up

Duration DURATION:  Up to 18 months
VISITS:  Varies
Location LOCATION:  Your primary care physician (PCP) or community psychiatrist’s office


Negative Thinking Study

Do you have constant negative thoughts, and have difficulty in focusing on more pleasant things? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study that is using sensory stimulation to retrain your thinking styles. Eligible participants are ages 18-65 years old and are in current treatment with a licensed mental health provider. Study involves 6 in-person visits. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 65

Duration VISITS:  6 in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  Oxford Building & UPMC Presbyterian


SOVA Study for Adults with Depression/Anxiety

Are you an adult age 18-26 who is currently experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or has in the past? If so, you may be able to help researchers build an online peer support community for depressed and anxious young adults. This study is done entirely online.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 26

Duration DURATION:  Up to participant
Location LOCATION:  Online


Decision Processes of Late-Life Suicide

Are you between the ages of 55-80 and experiencing symptoms of depression? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help understand why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, while others do not. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   55 - 80

Duration VISITS:  2-3 visits, with annual follow-ups
Location LOCATION:  Bellefield Towers (Oakland) or at your home



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