https://pittplusme.org/study/2025
Health-Related Quality of Life in Pregnant Women
STUDY BASICS
Are you at least 20 weeks pregnant? You may be able to participate in a research study to test different ways to measure health-related quality of life and how it changes over time. This study involves 4 surveys that can be completed online or over the phone. Participants will receive a $5 Amazon, Starbucks, or Target gift card for each completed survey.
STUDY PURPOSE
Understanding a person’s overall health-related quality of life is important for researchers and clinicians. The purpose of this study is to test different ways to measure health-related quality of life and how it changes over time. Researchers hope their findings lead to better ways to assess health-related quality of life in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- At least 20 weeks pregnant
- Comfortable speaking English
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
Each survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and will be repeated every 4 weeks, for a maximum of 4 surveys. The survey includes questions about your physical, mental, and social quality of life. The survey can be completed online or by phone.
IRB: STUDY20120011
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MEET THE RESEARCHER
Janel Hanmer
Janel Hanmer, MD, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin and a mom of two great kids, Dr. Hanmer’s research interests include health-related quality of life measurement, particularly health utility measurement.
MEET THE COORDINATOR
Polly McCracken
Polly McCracken, MA, is a Research Assistant for Dr. Hanmer. After returning to work in research a few years ago, she recently completed her Master’s Degree at Carlow University. Previously, Ms. McCracken did research at CMU, but took a hiatus from academia and worked in her children’s school district to have a similar schedule.