Welcome to the Weight Management Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Project REST Study

Are you the parent of an 8-12 year old? Your child may be able to participate in a study to examine thoughts, sleep, and eating behaviors in children. This study involves a visit to determine eligibility and complete questionnaires/games, 2 fMRI scans, and an at-home period where participants will complete games and questionnaires through text and respond to phone calls. Compensation is provided.

Cognitive Skills

Obesity

Weight Management

AGE: 8-12

DURATION: One month

VISITS: 4

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

BEAM Trial -- Adolescents

Is your child between ages 13-17 and diagnosed with prediabetes or type 2 diabetes? You and your child may be able to participate in a research study to help young people with prediabetes/type 2 diabetes increase their daily physical activity. Compensation is provided.

Exercise

Weight Management

AGE: 13-17

DURATION: Up to 17 weeks

VISITS: 2 in-person visits

LOCATION: UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: YES

Project THINK Study – Overweight Children

Are you the parent of a 9-12 year old who is overweight? Your child may be able to participate in a study to examine thoughts and eating behaviors in children who are overweight. As part of this study, your child will complete questionnaires, cognitive tasks, and an interview. Children may also undergo two fMRI scans. Compensation is provided.

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: Up to 9

LOCATION: Bellefield Towers & CMU-Pitt BRIDGE Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Wellness and Lifestyle