Welcome to the Wellness and Lifestyle Studies Page

About Wellness and Lifestyle

A child’s wellness can be impacted by many things; what they eat, how they play and exercise, who their friends are, how they study, and more. Because wellness can include elements of physical, mental, emotional, and social wellbeing, the whole of a child’s lifestyle matters. Some researchers look at the ways that diet, activity, and weight play a role in the way people relate and interact. Other studies might examine the relationship between stress and health, or they could focus on teenage alcohol or tobacco use. By addressing a wide range of potential concerns, research on wellness and lifestyles could provide children with healthy advice and habits that last a lifetime.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Digital Mindfulness for Adolescents with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Teens 15-17

Are you the parent of a teen with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)? Carnegie Mellon University is currently recruiting participants for a research study testing whether a 2-week digital mindfulness program can be beneficial for adolescents diagnosed with IBS. Compensation is provided.

Anxiety

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Digestive System

Stress Reduction

AGE: 15-17

DURATION: 16 days

VISITS: 2 online surveys

LOCATION: Online & At home

COMPENSATION: YES

DAYLight - Adolescents 12-17

Are you the parent of a 12-17 years old who is feeling down or depressed? Is your child right handed? Your child may be eligible to participate in a research study to test the effects of bright light on mood and circadian function. Compensation provided.

Depression

Healthy Child

Other Mental Health and Behavior

Stress Reduction

AGE: 12-17

DURATION: Two weeks

VISITS: 2 visits

LOCATION: Online, Western Psychiatric Hospital, and UPMC Presbyterian Hospital – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

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.

DURATION: One month

VISITS: 4

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

COMPENSATION: YES

DRIVE -Teens Currently Experiencing Depression

Are you the parent of a teen 16-17 years old? Has your teen been sad or unmotivated? You and your teen may be eligible to participate in a research study to understand the way depression develops in young people. Compensation is provided.

Depression

Other Wellness and Lifestyle

Social Interactions

Stress Reduction

AGE: 16-17

DURATION: 2 years

VISITS: 3 visits

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

BEaM Study - Child

Do you have a child 11-14? Does your child have a biological parent or full biological sibling who has ever experienced symptoms of depression or bipolar disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a study to compare the effects of a mindfulness intervention versus a health and wellness intervention on emotions & mood in children and adolescents with a family risk for mood disorder.

ADHD

Anxiety

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

And 5 more areas

AGE: 11-14

DURATION: up to 13 months

VISITS: 1 virtual visit, >5 in-person visits

LOCATION: Online, Oakland and Shadyside

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:

Weight Management, Exercise, Diet, Stress Reduction, Other Wellness and Lifestyle