Welcome to the Other Brain and Nervous System Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

Voiceitt - Adolescent 13-17

Does your child have speech impairments? This research study will test the effectiveness of the Voiceitt app in improving communication of individuals with speech impairments. The study will involve multiple sessions and most of them are done remotely via HIPAA-compliant Zoom. Participants will be provided with a Voiceitt app license for one year at no cost.

Cerebral Palsy

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Child Development

And 1 more area

AGE: 13-17

DURATION: Up to one year

VISITS: 4-5 meetings

LOCATION: UPMC Center for Assistive Technology & via phone call or Zoom

COMPENSATION: YES

Refinement of Brain Mechanisms Underlying the Development - Adolescent Arm

Are you the parent of a healthy 10-17 year old? You and your child may be eligible for a research study to help us understand how the normal brain “grows-up.” Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Brain and Nervous System

And 1 more area

AGE: 10-17

DURATION: 36 months

VISITS: 6 in-person study visits

LOCATION: Loeffler Building – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

Visual Recovery after Brain Injury - Healthy Volunteer 7-17

Are you the parent of a healthy 7-17 year old? Your teen may be eligible to participate in a research study to better our understanding about how different brains process information, and whether the same brain regions are used in children, adults, and in people with brain injuries. This is an MRI study with a task/game. Compensation is provided.

Healthy Child

Other Brain and Nervous System

AGE: 7-17

DURATION: Approximately 2 hours total

VISITS: 1

LOCATION: Mellon Institute (4400 Fifth Ave)

COMPENSATION: YES

Speech and Language Development in Children Who Stutter

Are you the parent of a child aged 7-12 who currently stutters? Your child may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about how speech and language skills develop and mature in the brain. This study will involve 2-3 sessions, each lasting about 2.5-3 hours. Eligible participants are native English speakers. Compensation is provided.

Featured Pediatric Research

Other Brain and Nervous System

Other Child Development

Speech and Language Disorders

AGE: 7-12

DURATION: 2.5-3 hours each visit

VISITS: 2-3

LOCATION: Forbes Tower - Oakland & Online

COMPENSATION: YES

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.

Other Brain and Nervous System

AGE: 7 - 17

DURATION: Up to 30 years

VISITS: Multiple

LOCATION: University of Pittsburgh - Oakland

COMPENSATION: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Brain and Neurological Disorders