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 invita​​​​​mos 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 
• Biopsia endometrial en personas que usan anticonceptivos con progestina-El objetivo de este estudio es obtener más información sobre los cambios menstruales en personas que usan anticonceptivos con progestina. Esperamos hallar qué cambios en el endometrio (el tejido que recubre el útero) generan diferentes patrones de sangrado durante el primer año de uso de anticonceptivos con progestina. PI: Dra. Alison Edelman, MPH, MD;  N.° de IRB: 25084

• 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.

Injectable Contraceptive Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate levonorgestrel butanoate (LB) as a possible long-acting and reversible injectable for contraception.  PI: Jeffrey Jensen MD, MPH eIRB# 20726

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

This study is currently closed to enrollment.

This study may help us compare the use of menstrual cups and period underwear to disposable pads and tampons in people who have heavy periods. PI: Bethany Samuelson Bannow, MD IRB# 23666

SERENE Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an investigational contraceptive treatment in women with uterine fibroids or endometriosis who are between the ages of 18 and 50 who are at risk of pregnancy. PI: Jeffrey Jensen MD, MPH; eIRB#: 22888

Birth Control Ring Study

The purpose of this study is to investigate a vaginal birth control ring that may also help prevent HIV.  PI: Alison Edelman MD, MPH; eIRB#:23538

Emergency Contraceptive Disparities Study

This study is being conducted to learn more about why some people are at greater risk for oral emergency contraceptive failure while others are not. We are hoping to find out if genetic differences impact the risk of emergency contraception failure. PI: Alison Edelman, MD, MPH; IRB# 24952

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

Time-in-range using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology in the management of gestational diabetes (GDM)

If you are currently pregnant and have been diagnosed with gestational diabetes by a glucose tolerance test, you may qualify for this study.  The purpose of this study is to learn about continuous glucose monitor (CGM) use during pregnancy, which may improve treatment decisions for your gestational diabetes. PI: Amy Valent, DO; IRB#21775

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

Our long term goal is to identify pregnancies that are at risk of poor outcomes and to develop methods for prevention and treatment. PI: Leonardo Pereira, MD; IRB# 16328

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

Endometrial Biopsy Study

This study is currently closed to enrollment.

The purpose of this research is to study the endometrium (the tissue lining the uterus) in order to learn more about possible medical treatments for endometriosis, a painful condition in women in which the endometrium develops abnormally on the pelvic organs. PI: Jeff Jensen, MD MPH; IRB#: 5108

Cell Culture & Cervical Mucus

The purpose of this study is to help us determine how hormones impact the production of cervical mucus. PI: Leo Han, MD, MPH; IRB: 18776

Advanced provision of medication abortion study

This study is being done in order to investigate the acceptability and feasibility of advanced provision of medication abortion. The study involves counseling and prescription of medications for abortion prior to a positive pregnancy test. Co-PIs: Alison Edelman MD, MPH and Julia Tasset, MD, MPH; eIRB#:25095

In partnership with the Knight Cancer Institute

Find current trials involving ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers

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

Barriers and facilitators to cervical cancer screening among American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) individuals aged 50-64 years

The goal of this study is to learn what factors promote or prevent participation in cervical cancer screening among AI/AN individuals age 50 to 64. This will be achieved through survey research and focus group discussions. PI:Amanda Bruegl, MD, MCR, IRB#: 25082

Heavy menstrual bleeding studies

PAI-1, tPA, TFPI, and HEECs in Uterine Hemostasis

This study may help us learn more about the role of blood clotting factor proteins and cells in menstrual (period) bleeding. PI: Bethany Samuelson Bannow, MD; eIRB#: 23749