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

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Learning from caregivers for people with obesity

Have you provided unpaid help at home to someone with obesity? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how obesity affects the provision of home- and community-based services. Compensation is provided.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: Up to 45 minutes

VISITS: Interview by phone or video conference

COMPENSATION: $80

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

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Learning from paid caregivers about caring for people with obesity

Have you provided paid help at home to someone with obesity? You may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how obesity affects the provision of home- and community-based services. Compensation is provided.

Caregiver Health

Precision Medicine

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: Up to 45 minutes

VISITS: Interview by phone or video conference

COMPENSATION: $80

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