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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

The VeraCept IUD Study

Are you a woman aged 18-35 who has regular menstrual cycles and is sexually active? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about the comfort, safety, and effectiveness of an investigational intrauterine device (IUD) called VeraCept™. Compensation provided.

AGE:

18 - 35

DURATION: 5 years
VISITS: Up to 14 visits + multiple phone calls & emails

LOCATION: UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

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

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: Convenient locations near you including Altoona, Monroeville, North Hills, Oakland, Philadelphia, Shadyside, the South Hills and more!

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Reproductive and Sexual Health