Welcome to the Caregiver Health Studies Page

About Caregiver Health

Caregivers play a vital support role for people with chronic health conditions, mental and physical disabilities, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, and many other health problems. Studies for caregivers may recruit professional caregivers or unpaid caregivers such as family members or friends who provide assistance. Research involving caregivers may focus on reducing stress associated with caregiving, testing tools for caregivers, or gathering feedback from caregivers about new devices or online programs designed to make caregiving easier.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

All of Us wants at least one million people to join. Your participation can help shape the future of health for generations to come. People who join will share information. This might be about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. It might also be about family history and genes. By looking for patterns, researchers may learn more about what affects people’s health.

VISITS: one in person visit

LOCATION: Convenient locations throughout Pennsylvania

COMPENSATION: $25.00 gift card

Understanding Emergency Care - Caregiver

Are you the caregiver of someone over 65 years old who has experienced a sudden and serious traumatic injury requiring a trip to the emergency room in the last 3-6 months? You could be eligible to participate in a research study to help improve decisions doctors make to treat these injuries. Traumatic injuries could include broken ribs, a spinal cord injury or head injury. Compensation provided.

Caregiver Health

Healthy Aging

Healthy Volunteer

AGE: 18 years or older and caring for someone over 65 years old

DURATION: 30 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Zoom (online) or phone call

COMPENSATION: $50

Health App Review Tool Usability Research Study - Dementia Health Care Professional

Are you a practicing Health care professional with experience working with the Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias population? You may be eligible for a research study to review an instrument designed to match apps to the needs and abilities of those living with dementia. Compensation is provided.

Alzheimer's Disease

Caregiver Health

Healthy Volunteer

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 90-150 minutes

VISITS: 1 session

LOCATION: A community space or online via Teams video software

COMPENSATION: up to $125

Health App Review Tool Usability Research Study - Dementia Caregiver

Are you caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias? You may be eligible for a research study to review an instrument designed to match apps to the needs and abilities of those living with dementia. Participants will be asked to attend one in-person session where they will complete a series of usability questionnaires, and participate in a focus group.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 90-150 minutes

VISITS: 1 session

LOCATION: A community space or online via Teams video software

COMPENSATION: up to $125

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

REGISTRY

Technology and Disability Research (TDR) Registry

Are you a person with disability or a caregiver/professional working with individuals with disabilities? You may be eligible to participate in a research registry to help advance disability research and meaningful tech solutions. Participants will receive updates on the latest research opportunities and have the option to take part in studies that align with their interests and eligibility.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: indefinitely

VISITS: one-time questionnaire/yearly contact update

LOCATION: virtually or in-person

COMPENSATION: NONE

Caregiver Stress and Sleep Study (CARES)

Are you 60+ and currently providing unpaid care to a loved one with a dementia diagnosis? You may be able to participate in a research study to better understand how stress, sleep, and activity might impact caregivers’ mood and brain health. To examine these patterns, participants may be assigned to receive one of two evidence-based programs that are designed to support caregivers.

Alzheimer's Disease

Caregiver Health

Healthy Volunteer

Other Sleep Disorders

And 1 more area

AGE: 60 and up

DURATION: up to 8 months

VISITS: 2 visists

LOCATION: Oxford Building & Biomedical Science Tower III - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $200