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CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

CCN013C Emergency Contraception Study

Do you need emergency contraception for an unprotected sex act that occurred in the past 72 hours? Are you a woman aged 18-40 who weighs 176 pounds or more? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to learn more about the effectiveness of three different doses of emergency contraception. Participants will be compensated.

AGE:

18 - 40

DURATION: 1 month
VISITS: 1-2 visits + 2-3 phone calls

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) Study

Are you a woman between the ages of 18-45 who is not pregnant? If so, you may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand women’s beliefs about long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). Participants must receive care at a UPMC-affiliated family health center. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 45

DURATION: Up to 50 minutes
VISITS: 1-2 surveys (online or in person)

LOCATION: Online or at a UPMC-affiliated Family Health Center

All of Us Pennsylvania Research Program

You may be able to change the future of medicine. The All of Us PA Research Program is enrolling adults 18 years of age or older. This may be your chance to improve how your children and your children’s children receive medical care.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: one initial visit

LOCATION: University Center, Aiken Medical Building, Monroeville Urgent Care, UPMC Montefiore CTRC & St. Clair Commons, Bethel Park

MyPaTH Story Booth

Researchers are looking for volunteers to share a personal story about their experience as an individual facing a health problem or accessing the health system. Individuals could also share their experience as a caregiver for someone who is ill.

AGE:

18 and Up

VISITS: 1 visit lasting 20 minutes

LOCATION: Falk Medical Building (Oakland), or by phone

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Reproductive and Sexual Health