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:

• Métodos Anticonceptivos:
  • Estudio de anticonceptivo inyectable- PI:Jeffrey Jensen MD, MPH Nro. de eIRB 20726
  • 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
• Sangrado menstrual abundante:
  • Estudio de implante y TXA- El propósito del estudio es obtener más información sobre un medicamento que puede ser útil para reducir el sangrado vaginal que pueden tener las personas al usar el implante anticonceptivo (Nexplanon). Co-PI's: Dra. Alison Edelman, MPH, MD; Leo L. Han, MPH, MD; N.° de IRB: 25761
•  Cánceres ginecológicos:
  • ¿Le han diagnosticado con cáncer de cuello de la matriz, pre cáncer de cuello de la matriz (AIS o NIC 2/3), o tuvo una prueba anormal en sus resultados de su Papanicolaou en los últimos 10 años? ¿O alguna vez tuvo un procedimiento de Escisión Electro quirúrgica con Asa (L.E.E.P.)? La invitamos a participar en nuestro estudio para mujeres Latinas que han sido diagnosticadas con cáncer de cuello uterino o pre cáncer de cuello de la matriz. ¡Queremos que comparta su historia con nosotros! PI: Cirila Estela Vasquez Guzman, Ph.D., Nro. de IRB 23097 
• Embarazo:

  • 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.

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

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

Non-hormonal Birth Control Ring Study

The study product, Ovaprene®, is an experimental monthly non-hormonal intravaginal contraceptive ring being developed as a possible new method of birth control. This product is designed to provide continuous birth control for the woman between her periods. PI: Alison Edelman, MD, MPH; IRB#: 26261

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

Mifepristone for Delayed Pregnancy Loss

The purpose of this clinical research study is to learn more about the use of the study drug, CCT-102 (mifepristone and misoprostol), for the potential treatment of early pregnancy loss (i.e. miscarriage management).  PI: Alyssa Colwill M.D., M.C.R; eIRB#: 26320

Preventing Depression in Pregnancy

The purpose of this study is to find out how well Center M, a mindfulness-based group intervention for pregnant people delivered via telehealth, can help promote well-being and reduce stress and depression during pregnancy and after birth.  PI:Ellen Tilden, PhD, CNM,; eIRB #: 26642

Reproductive health clinics experiences survey

If you have experienced or witnessed misleading and deceptive conduct by Crisis Pregnancy Centers, take a survey to report your experience. This survey is open to the public, pregnant people and health care workers. Principal Investigator: Abigail Liberty, M.D. IRB# 26448

Remote Mindfulness-Education for Women with Provoked Localized Vulvodynia

This is a study designed to learn more about the use of an online remote education and mindfulness practice program for pain and anxiety associated with provoked localized vulvodynia. Participants will be randomized to one of two groups: online education seminars alone or mindfulness practice using the Headspace app in combination with the online education seminars.  PI: Catherine Leclair, MD IRB# 18191

Vestibulectomy Comparison Study

The purpose of this research study is to compare two vestibulectomy surgical techniques, modified and traditional, for the treatment of provoked localized vulvodynia (PVD). This study may help us learn about the best options for treating PVD.  PI: Catherine Leclair, MD IRB# 24107

Endometrial Biopsy Study

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

Reproductive Health Attitudes in AANHPI Women

The purpose of the study is to learn more the mental health and sexual health needs and beliefs among women who describe themselves as Asian, Asian-American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander (AANHPI). PI: Rachel Shin, MD; IRB#25969

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 Pre/Cervical Cancer

Have you been diagnosed with cervical cancer, pre-cervical cancer (AIS, or CIN 2, CIN 2/3), or had an abnormal pap smear result in the last 10 years? Or have you had a Loop Electrosurgical Excision (L.E.E.P.) procedure? We invite you to participate in our study for Latina women who have been diagnosed with cervical cancer or pre cancer and are over the age of 35. We want to hear your story! 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

Tranexamic acid (TXA )implant study

The purpose of the study is to learn more about a medication that may be helpful in decreasing vaginal bleeding that individuals can have when using the contraceptive implant (Nexplanon). eIRB#: 25761; PI: Alison Edelman, MD, MPH and Leo L. Han, MD, MPH

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Renal Disease Study

This study is investigating the experience of period bleeding for people with kidney disease. Very little is known about the effects of kidney disease on gynecologic health, including periods, and we want to get a better understanding of the heaviness of vaginal bleeding and its impact on daily life. PI : Julia Tasset, MD, MPH IRB #27656