Welcome to the Weight Management Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

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

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

STEPS: Streamlined Training for Enhanced Physical Strength

Are you 65 years of age or older and have difficulty walking? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief strength training program. Participants will be assigned to either a brief strength training program (immediately) or a delayed-treatment group that will start in a year. Participation also involves 3 visits to test your physical performance and balance.

ACL Tear

Arthritis

Assistive Devices

Bones, Joints, and Muscles

And 21 more areas

AGE: 65 and older

DURATION: 12-18 months

VISITS: 3

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $115

STRONG Exercise Trial

Are you prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss and willing to delay the start of it for 1-2 weeks? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the effects of resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, on retention of muscle mass and mental health in individuals taking an obesity medication. Participation involves supervised, personal strength training sessions.

Diet

Exercise

Obesity

Other Food, Nutrition, and Metabolism

And 1 more area

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 weeks

VISITS: 3 study visits and exercise sessions

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh: Physical Activity Research Center

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

OPTIMIZE Study

Are you currently pregnant or have you given birth in the last year? You may be eligible for a research study on sleep and health during and after pregnancy. Participation involves a one-on-one Zoom interview (about 60 minutes) where you’ll be asked about your experiences with sleep, stress, routines, and support, especially around the time of birth. Compensation is provided.

Diet

Exercise

Healthy Volunteer

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

And 2 more areas

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: About 60-90 minutes

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Zoom videoconference

COMPENSATION: $50 gift card after the interview

Fast In-Bed Tracking (FIT) System Lifestyle Intervention

Are you a wheelchair user who is obese or overweight and would like to lose weight? You may be eligible for a research study for a new weight scale system for wheelchair users called the Fast In-Bed Tracking System (FIT)! We would like to see if the ability for wheelchair users to weigh themselves regularly increases their ability to lose weight while paired with a nutrition and exercise program.

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 3 visits and 23 weight loss sessions

LOCATION: home and virtual

COMPENSATION: up to $180

PELICANS Study - PErinataL-Infant Circadian rhythms, Appetite, Nutrition, and Sleep

Are you pregnant or have you had a baby in the past two months? You may be eligible for a research study on maternal/birthing parent behaviors and infant behaviors. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Volunteer

Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

Weight Management

Women's Health

AGE: 18 and older

SEX: Female

DURATION: 12 months

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers – Oakland or your home (or location of your choosing) within 30 minutes of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: up to $460

The Effects of Fasting on Lipid Metabolic Profile and Bone Metabolism

Are you 21 to 45 years old? Do you have a parent, sibling, or child with type 2 diabetes or did you have gestational diabetes (diabetes that develops in pregnancy)? If so, you may be eligible for a research study assessing the effects of fasting for one day a week for 3 months. Compensation provided.

DURATION: approximately 9 months

VISITS: 13 study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Montefiore Hospital Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) – Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $750

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Wellness and Lifestyle