Welcome to the Depression Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


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


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


Effects of Worry on the Brain

Are you age 50 or older? Do you often worry, or feel increasingly stressed, anxious, or depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help explore changes in the brain that occur when people worry about everyday things. Compensation and parking provided.

Age Range
AGE:   50 and Up

Duration VISITS:  2-3 visits
Location LOCATION:  Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) & UPMC Presbyterian


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


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


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


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


MISO Study – Depressed People

Are you currently depressed but have never had suicidal thoughts? Are you 18-45 years old and right-handed? If so, you may be eligible to help researchers gather scientific information about how the brain works during completion of decision making tasks. Involves a screening visit, and 2 study visits. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 45

Duration VISITS:  1 screening visit & 2 study visits
Location LOCATION:  Loeffler Building - Oakland


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


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 Range
AGE:   30 - 60


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


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)


MISO Study

Have you recently had suicidal thoughts or ever attempted suicide? Are you an 18-45 year old male? 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


FamPath Biomarkers Study

Researchers at Pitt are looking for people age 25-60 with a personal and/or family history of depression and suicidal behavior for a research study exploring biological and genetic markers. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   25 - 60

Duration VISITS:  At least 2 study visits
Location LOCATION:  Multiple locations in 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)


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


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


PRISM Study - Recent Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors

Have you had recent 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 brain activity in people with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Compensation is 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


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


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


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!



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