Currently Enrolling Studies
WHRU COVID-19 ALERT (Aviso de COVID-19 de WHRU)
The Women's Health Research Unit (WHRU) is open. To provide a safe and comfortable experience for participants, we follow strict guidelines for symptom screening, cleaning, masking, and social distancing during visits. To protect your health, all of our staff received the COVID-19 vaccine. If you are interested in learning more about one of our studies , please contact us at 503-494-3666 or email us at whru@ohsu.edu. You can also fill out a confidential contact form here.
La Unidad de Investigacion Sobre la Salud Femenina de la OHSU esta abierta. Para poder brindarle una experiencia segura y comoda a las participantes, segimos pautas estrictas para la deteccion de sintoma, limpieza, uso de cubreboca, y distanciamiento social durante las visitas. Esto nos ayuda proteger su salud y la salud de nuestro personal. Todo nuestro personal esta vacunado/a contra el COVID-19. Si esta interesada en obtener mas informacion sobre nuestros estudios, comuniquese con nosotros al 503-494-3666 o envienos un correo electronico a whru@ohsu.edu.
Ensayos Clínicos Disponibles en Español:
Tenemos personal que hablan Español. Para obtener más información o saber si usted califica para participar, llame a la línea confidencial de reclutamiento de la Unidad de Investigación Sobre la Salud Femenina al 503-494-3666 o escríbanos a whru@ohsu.edu.
Estudios disponibles en Español:
- Estudio de anticonceptivo inyectable- PI:Jeffrey Jensen MD, MPH Nro. de eIRB 20726
- Le diagnosticaron cancer de cuello de la matriz en los ultimos 10 años? La invitamos a participar en nuestro estudio para mujeres Latinas que han sido diagnosticadas con cancer de cuello uterino y tienen mas de 45 años de edad. Queremos que comparta su historia con nosotros.- PI: Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Ph.D., Nro. de IRB 23097
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Tenemos estudios disponibles para participantes que están embarazadas. Para obtener más información o saber si usted calificaría para participar, llame a la Unidad de Medicina Materno Fetal (MFMU-por sus iniciales en Ingles) al 503-494-8742 o escribanos a mfmresearch@ohsu.edu.
Contraception and birth control
Injectable Contraceptive Study
LevoCept® Hormonal IUD Study
This study is currently closed to enrollment.
The purpose of this study is to investigate a new form of hormonal contraception called LevoCept® as a possible long-acting and reversible hormonal IUD. PI: Jeffrey Jensen MD, MPH eIRB# 21929
Diagnosis of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Using Alternative Period Products
SERENE Study
Birth Control Ring Study
Emergency Contraceptive Disparities Study
Endometrial Biopsy in Progestin Contraceptive Users
The purpose of this study is to learn more about menstrual changes in progestin contraception users. We are hoping to find out what changes in the endometrium (the lining tissue of the uterus) lead to different bleeding patterns during the first year of progestin contraception use. PI: Alison Edelman, MD, MPH; IRB #25084
Pregnancy and infertility
Perinatal Early Determinants of Immune Development (PedsID)
Time-in-range using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in the management of gestational diabetes (GDM)
Exercise and Pregnancy Study
This is a study designed to measure the effects of the timing of low-resistance or cardio exercise on blood sugars after eating a meal. We are inviting pregnant women at less than 30 weeks who have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes and are managing their diabetes with nutrition and lifestyle behaviors. PI: Amy Valent, DO; IRB: 20116
Placenta repository: A study of placental function in healthy and pathological pregnancies
VentFirst: A multicenter RCT of assisted ventilation during delayed cord clamping for micro-preemies
Trio Analysis of Recurrent Pregnancy Loss Integrated Bioinformatics Genomics Study
Are you and your partner planning a pregnancy? We are recruiting mothers who are planning to get pregnant in the next year. Participants will be asked to provide up to 3 blood samples. Financial compensation is provided. Your participation will help us improve pregnancy outcomes for all families. PI: Maureen Baldwin, MD, MPH; IRB#23569
Menopause
Incontinence and Urogynecology
Other areas of women's health
Endometrial Biopsy Study
Endometriosis-Related Pain Study
Oral Ibrexafungerp for the Treatment of Complicated Vulvovaginal Candidiasis (VVC) in Subjects who have failed Fluconazole Thera
Women's and gynecologic cancers
In partnership with the Knight Cancer Institute
Qualitative Study of HPV Self-Collection Experience and Cervical Cancer Screening in Patients With a History of Sexual Trauma
Taking a Life Course Perspective to Examine Critical Points of Intervention for Latinx Women Diagnosed with Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer for women. If you are over the age of 45 , were diagnosed with cervical cancer in the last 10 years, reside in the pacific northwest, and identify as Latina. We want to hear your story! This study is going to be used to better inform providers about the patient's experience and to learn about the areas in which we can provide more support. PI: Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Ph.D., IRB 23097