CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU


Addressing Autism in African American Families Research Study – Children Ages 7-11

Are you a parent of an African American/Black child ages 7-11 with a diagnosis of Autism or a related developmental disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a study that aims to help autistic children increase their coping and problem-solving skills in academic and everyday situations. This study includes 2 weekly 30 minute sessions conducted over Zoom. Compensation is provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   7-11

Duration DURATION:  10-12 weeks
VISITS:  16
Location LOCATION: 

Online

Measuring Meltdowns: Development of a New Questionnaire of Emotions for Young Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disorders

Are you the parent of a 2-5 year-old child who has an intellectual or developmental disorder such as Down syndrome, Fragile X, Rett, Angelman, Prader-Willi, or Williams syndrome? You may be able to participate in an online research study to help develop a new questionnaire for measuring emotion management in children. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   2-5 year olds

Duration DURATION:  Up to 1 hour
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Online

Electrode Headgear Testing Study

Does your child (age 14-17) use an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device? If so, they may be interested in helping researchers by testing a newly designed dry electrode headset. Involves 1 session lasting up to 4 hours that will include communication tasks, such as copying sentences and describing a picture, along with completion of an online survey. Compensation is provided.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 4 hours
VISITS:  1
Location LOCATION: 

Forbes Tower – Oakland or ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA

Real World Testing of AAC-BCI

Does your child (age 14-17) have a have a severe or progressive communication disorder and need augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) clinical services? If so, they may be interested in participating in a study that would provide an AAC system with brain computer interface access that could be used in the home. Eligible participants need wheelchair assistive technology.

Age Range
AGE:   14 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 2 years
VISITS:  Monthly visits to your home
Location LOCATION: 

ICAN Talk Clinic – Carnegie, PA & your home

Wheelchair Maintenance App

Are you the parent of a child ages 16-17 who uses a wheelchair as their primary means of mobility? If so, your child may be eligible to participate in a study to track wheelchair use, breakdowns and repairs through an app. Eligible participants have a smartphone or tablet with internet access. Compensation provided.

NO IN-PERSON VISITS REQUIRED
 
Age Range
AGE:   16 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 5 years
Location LOCATION: 

Online only

PROMOTE Study

Are you the parent of a child (ages 7-17) who has a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis or a related disorder? If so, your child may be able to participate in a research study to help understand the factors that explain the differences among multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Study involves answering questionnaires, reviewing medical records, and participating in other optional research activities.

Age Range
AGE:   7 - 17

Duration DURATION:  Up to 30 years
VISITS:  Multiple
Location LOCATION: 

University of Pittsburgh - Oakland


RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:
  Brain and Nervous System