CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


DEAR Study (Daily Emotions and Relationships)

Have you had recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are you currently receiving treatment for a mood or behavioral disorder? Are you aged 18-35? If so, you may be eligible for a research study to help better understand how daily emotions and experiences affect mood symptoms and suicide risk over time. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 35

Duration DURATION:  Up to 1 year
VISITS:  4-6 visits
Location LOCATION:  Currently, all visits are by phone or by video conference.


DIAMOND Brain Imaging Study – Adults Experiencing Emotional Distress

Are you experiencing emotional distress? Are you 18-30 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about brain structure and function in young adults. Eligible participants are right-handed and are willing and able to undergo MRI scanning. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18 - 30

Duration VISITS:  6
Location LOCATION:  Loeffler Building & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - 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


MAPS Research Study – Teens Age 18

Are you an 18 year old who has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression, or substance use disorder? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help find out if smartphone technology can be used to better understand suicidal thoughts and behaviors in high-risk teens. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   18

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


PROTECT Depression Research Study

Are you age 55 or older and currently depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help understand why some people become depressed and have thoughts of hurting themselves, while others do not. This study includes 2-3 interview sessions lasting 2-4 hours, with yearly follow-ups for 4 years. Compensation provided.

Age Range
AGE:   55 and up

Duration DURATION:  4 years
VISITS:  2-3 interview sessions with yearly follow-ups
Location LOCATION:  This study has temporarily switched to remote visits, but participants will need to travel to Oakland for visits once stay-at-home orders are lifted.


MyPaTH Story Booth – COVID-19 Stories

Participants are invited to share how they are maintaining their health during the coronavirus pandemic, or to share what it is like being ill with COVID-19 and/or caring for a loved one who is ill with COVID-19. Participation in this research study involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  About 45 minutes
VISITS:  No in-person visits
Location LOCATION:  By phone


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


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.

Age Range
AGE:   18 and up

Duration DURATION:  45 minutes
VISITS:  1 visit or phone call
Location LOCATION:  By phone


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



RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Mental Health and Behavior