Welcome to the Reproductive and Sexual Health Studies Page

About Reproductive and Sexual Health

Reproductive and sexual health is an important issue for many adults of all ages and genders. Common topics of reproductive and sexual health research studies include birth control methods, fertility issues, sexually transmitted infections, and other diseases and disorders that may have an impact on health and wellbeing.

To view research studies for people before, during, and after pregnancy, please visit the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health category.

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

CCN020 Study

Are you 18-40 years old and willing to try an investigational hormone-free method of birth control? You may be eligible for a research study to investigate a potential new monthly, hormone-free contraceptive intravaginal product. This study involves 8 visits and two scheduled phone calls. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: approximately 12 months

VISITS: 8

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: up to $780

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth 2.0

Interested in sharing your story about health, illness, or research? Patients and caregivers are needed to participate in a research study to help learn more about topics that are important to you and that may improve health and health care. Participation involves one 45-minute session that takes place over the phone. Eligible participants must be able to read and understand English.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 visit or phone call

LOCATION: By phone

COMPENSATION: NONE

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

MyPaTH Story Booth: Amplifying African American Voices and Healthcare Experiences

In follow-up of Black History Month, the Story Booth team is putting a special focus on stories from African American storytellers over the next 90 days. We would like to invite patients, caregivers, and health care providers to share their experiences regarding accessing health care. Your voices can empower change to research, patient-centered care, and most importantly, your community.

DURATION: 45 minutes

VISITS: 1 phone call

COMPENSATION: NONE

MATRIX-003 Study

Are you 18-45 years old? Were you assigned female at birth? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to assess the safety and acceptability of two placebo vaginal products. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 9-11 weeks

VISITS: 7 in-person visits & 2 phone calls

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital

COMPENSATION: Up to $420

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Veterans' Experiences of Abortion

Are you a veteran? Have you sought or had an abortion? You may be eligible to participate in a research study and share your experience about seeking and/or obtaining an abortion. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 20 - 45 minutes total

VISITS: Telephone call

COMPENSATION: $50

CoSMIC II Study

Are you a healthy woman between 18-45 years old? You may be able to participate in a research study to build a model to help develop new medicines. Compensation is provided.

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 1 day

VISITS: 1-2 in-person study visits

LOCATION: UPMC Magee Clinical and Translational Research Center (MWH CTRC) - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

PREMIER TRIAL

Are you woman 18 to 80 years of age? Have you been diagnosed with symptomatic uterovaginal prolapse? You may be eligible for a research study to determine which surgery has the lowest number of short-term and long-term medical problems. Compensation is provided.

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health

Women's Health

AGE: 18 - 80

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 3 years

VISITS: 7

COMPENSATION: up to $175

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Pittsburgh LGBTQ+ Youth PrEP Study - Parent/Caregiver Arm

Are you the parent/caregiver of a 14-18 year old? Do they identify as transgender, gay, or bisexual? You may be eligible for a research study to examine the perspectives on PrEP for HIV. Compensation is provided.

Featured Research

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health

Remote Research

AGE: 18 and older

DURATION: 1 hour

VISITS: Interview in-person or via Zoom

LOCATION: Children's Primary Care Center – Oakland

COMPENSATION: $50

NO IN-PERSON VISITS

Project Lynx

Are you 18 to 29 years old? Have you been to prison or jail, or been on parole or probation, in the last year? You may be eligible for a study to develop and test a program to screen and link young adults involved in the criminal legal system to substance use treatment and HIV prevention services. Compensation provided.

DURATION: 2 hours

VISITS: One focus group

LOCATION: Zoom videoconerencing or in person in Pittsburgh

COMPENSATION: $40

REBIRTH Research Study

Have you been diagnosed with Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM)? You may be eligible to participate in a research study to determine the impact of bromocriptine therapy on myocardial recovery and subsequent clinical outcomes in a placebo controlled double blind randomized trial. Compensation is provided.

Arrhythmia

Heart Failure

Other Heart and Circulation

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health

And 1 more area

AGE: 18+

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 3 years

VISITS: 7 visits

LOCATION: UPMC Presbyterian Hospital - Oakland

COMPENSATION: Up to $200

sIRB Genetic Basis of Female Fertility and Premature Ovarian Failure

Are you a woman with infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, or premature ovarian failure? You may be able to participate in a study that hope to better understand how genetics may influence these issues.

Birth Control

Fertility

HPV

Other Reproductive and Sexual Health

And 3 more areas

AGE: 18 and over

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 1 day

LOCATION: Oakland

COMPENSATION: NONE

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

STDs, Other Reproductive and Sexual Health, Birth Control, HPV, Fertility