CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU



Cognitive control in Age-related Macular Degeneration and Depression

Are you 18-85 years old? Have you been diagnosed with or do you have symptoms of depression? You may be able to participate in a study to learn how age, symptoms of depression, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affect people’s ability to perform tasks requiring cognitive control. This study involves completing self-reports and performing computer-based tasks. Compensation provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18-85
Duration
DURATION: 2-4.5 hours
VISITS: 1
Location
LOCATION: McKee Place - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $40 compensation & $10 for transportation costs

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.

Depression
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
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $450

PROTECT Depression Research Study

Are you age 55 or older and currently depressed? 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, but others do not. At this time, all study visits will take place by phone or online. Compensation provided.

Depression
Featured Research
Age Range
AGE: 55 and older
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.
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $100 to $150

Ketamine plus Mindfulness for Depression

Are you 18 to 65 years old? Have you been feeling down, low, or depressed? You may be able to participate in a study designed to test how a fast-acting antidepressant affects your thinking, mood, and life experiences. This study involves a one-time intravenous infusion of ketamine, and completing clinical interviews, questionnaires, and computer-based tasks over 5 weeks. Compensation is provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18-65
Duration
DURATION: 5 weeks
VISITS: 3-4 in-person visits
Location
LOCATION: Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) in UPMC Montefiore & Oxford Building - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $100

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. Some study visits may be completed remotely. Compensation and parking provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 60 and older
Duration
DURATION: Up to 20 weeks
VISITS: Multiple
Location
LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & UPMC Presbyterian
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $450 including travel reimbursement

Chronic Low Back Pain with Mood Symptoms Study

Have you had chronic low back pain for at least six months and also have depression or anxiety symptoms? Are you aged 18-75? You may be able to participate in a research study to compare antidepressant medication and physical therapy for people with chronic low back who also have anxiety and depression symptoms. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety
Chronic Pain
Depression
Featured Research
And 3 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18-75
Duration
DURATION: 8 months
VISITS: 6-12 visits in the first 4 months
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Pain Medicine Clinic - Shadyside, Online, & by Phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $220 & public transportation reimbursement

Observational Depression Study

Are you age 18-74, tried an antidepressant but still have symptoms of depression? Is your doctor thinking about adding another antidepressant medication? You may be eligible to participate in a study about people’s experiences with their current antidepressant treatment. The study involves completing interviews every three months for one year and undergoing 3 blood draws. Compensation provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18-74
Duration
DURATION: 13 months
VISITS: Approximately 6
Location
LOCATION: Bellefield Towers - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $204
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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: 45 minutes
VISITS: 1 visit or phone call
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 155 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: About 45 minutes
VISITS: No in-person visits
Location
LOCATION: By phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: NONE

Constellation Depression Neuroimaging Study

Are you 18-60 years old? Do you often feel down, low, or depressed? You may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand brain changes that occur over time in people with depression. Participation includes interviews, questionnaires, behavioral/computer tasks, brain scanning, and, for some participants, an optional ketamine infusion. Compensation provided.

Depression
Featured Research
Age Range
AGE: 18-60
Duration
DURATION: 5 weeks
VISITS: Up to 6 in-person & 3 remote
Location
LOCATION: Oxford Building, UPMC Montefiore Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland & Online
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $270

CLAP Study – Adults with Bipolar Disorder

Do you have bipolar disorder? Are you 18-45 years old? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand how the brain functions in people with mood disorders. Compensation provided.

Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 45
Duration
DURATION: 1 year
VISITS: Up to 5 visits
Location
LOCATION: McKee Place (Oakland) & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $340

Brain Inflammation in Suicidal Behavior in Young Adults

Are you 18-30 years old and currently receiving mental health treatment? You may be able to participate in a study to learn more about inflammatory markers related to suicidal behavior in young adults. This study involves completing an interview and questionnaires, bloodwork, and an MRI and PET scan of the brain. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
And 4 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18-30
Duration
DURATION: Up to 6 months
VISITS: At least 1
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $270

The Rembrandt Study – Ages 60 and up with Depression

Are you age 60 or up and struggling with depression? If so, you may be able to participate in this two-part study. In the first part of the study, a clinician will help treat your depression. If your depression responds to treatment, you will then enter the second part of the study that lasts for 2 years. Compensation is provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
DURATION: About 2 years and 5 months total
VISITS: Up to 12 clinical sessions and 6-9 phone calls
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $1190

The Rembrandt Study

Have you recently been successfully treated for depression? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to help examine why some people experience a return of depression after successful treatment. This study involves 5-8 clinical sessions and 6-9 phone calls over 2 years, and includes MRI scanning, memory testing, and assessments. Compensation is provided.

Depression
Healthy Aging
Age Range
AGE: 60 and up
Duration
DURATION: 2 years
VISITS: 5-8 clinical sessions & 6-9 phone calls
Location
LOCATION: UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $990

DIAMOND Brain Imaging Study – Adults Experiencing Emotional Distress

Are you experiencing emotional distress? Are you aged 18-30? 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 willing and able to undergo MRI scanning and are right-handed. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety
Depression
Insomnia
Other Mental Health and Behavior
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 30
Duration
VISITS: 6
Location
LOCATION: Loeffler Building & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $365 & bus tickets/parking fees provided

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.

ACL Tear
Acne
Alcohol
Allergy
And 152 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
VISITS: one in person visit
Location
LOCATION: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

Alcohol
Anxiety
Depression
Drugs
And 2 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18
Duration
DURATION: 6 months
VISITS: No in-person visits required
Location
LOCATION: Online and By Phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $625

RAISE Study

Are you 18-55 and currently depressed, but have not yet started treatment? If so, you may be able to participate in a study to look at brain mechanisms that lead to recovery from depression. This study involves 4 visits over a month that may include transcranial magnetic stimulation and fMRI scanning. Compensation is provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 55
Duration
DURATION: About 1 month
VISITS: 4
Location
LOCATION: 1 Virtual Visit, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, UPMC Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $475

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.

Anxiety
Depression
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
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $385

Theta Burst Stimulation (TBS) Study

Are you age 18-25 and depressed? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a study to help researchers learn more about how using brain stimulation (TBS) in certain areas of the brain may influence brain function, mood, and behavior. Involves 5 visits over 7 weeks. Visits include completing questionnaires, computer tasks, MRI scanning, and TBS procedures. Compensation provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 25
Duration
DURATION: 7 weeks
VISITS: 5 visits
Location
LOCATION: Loeffler Building, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $600.00

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.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 30 - 50
Duration
VISITS: Up to 3 visits
Location
LOCATION: Loeffler Building and/or UPMC Presbyterian Hospital
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $640

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.

Anxiety
Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18 and up
Duration
VISITS: 2-3 visits
Location
LOCATION: Oxford Building - Oakland or online & UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $110 + free parking
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

WELL Study – COVID-19

Are you 60 or older? Did your spouse or partner pass away as a result of COVID-19 in the last 12 months? You may be able to participate in a research study about health behaviors and mood in bereaved older adults. Study participation involves 7 visits (online or by phone) over 15 months and includes recording daily activity, mood, diet, and sleep behaviors for 12 weeks. Compensation is provided.

COVID-19
Depression
Remote Research
Age Range
AGE: 60 and up
Duration
DURATION: 15 months
VISITS: 7 virtual visits or phone assessments
Location
LOCATION: Online or by phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: $250

RAD-SD Study – Age 18

Are you 18 or 19 years old and currently feeling sad, gloomy, down, or depressed? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study investigating whether an intervention that targets sleep physiology improves mood. Compensation provided.

Depression
Age Range
AGE: 18
Duration
VISITS: 4 visits
Location
LOCATION: Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC)
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $230
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

EASY Research Study – Ages 18-24

Are you an 18-24 year old who has recently accessed emergency or crisis services for behavioral health related issues? If so, you may be able to take part in a research study to help better understand how to assess mood, behaviors, and suicide risk in young adults. This study involves four online or phone sessions over about one year. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Eating Disorders
And 5 more areas
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 24
Duration
DURATION: 1 year
VISITS: 4 (no in-person visits)
Location
LOCATION: Online & By Phone
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Up to $125

Adolescent Attention to Emotion Study – Mothers with a History of Depression

Are you the mother of a teen girl aged 13-15? Have you experienced depression during your daughter’s lifetime? If so, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how girls pay attention to emotional information and how this is related to their risk for developing emotional disorders. Compensation provided.

Child Health
Depression
Family Health
Age Range
AGE: 21 - 65
Gender List
SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female
Duration
DURATION: 3-4 hours per visit
VISITS: 3-4 (evening hours available)
Location
LOCATION: Oxford Building & Sennott Square – Oakland
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Yes
NO IN-PERSON VISITS

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.

Anxiety
Depression
Remote Research
Age Range
AGE: 18 - 26
Duration
DURATION: Up to participant
Location
LOCATION: Online
Compensation
COMPENSATION: Blogging ambassadors will be compensated

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