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STUDY BASICS

Are you a 18 to 40 year old female not currently on birth control? Have you had a minor orthopedic injury in the past 30 days? You may be eligible for a research study to evaluate how concussion affects women’s menstrual cycles and health. Compensation is provided.


STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this study is to evaluate how concussion affects women’s menstrual cycles and health. This is a very understudied area and will be the first study of its kind. The goal of this study is to gain a better understanding of the impact of concussions on menstrual cycles. This understanding will help determine better and more targeted clinical care for females following concussions to reduce negative consequences such as cycle disruption, bone loss, decreased energy, increased stress, and mental health issues. 


COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
  • females 18 to 40 years old
  • not currently taking a hormonal birth control
  • had a minor orthopedic injury in the past 30 days

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

There will be five visits for this study

  • enrollment
  • 30 days post enrollment
  • 90 days post enrollment
  • 6 months post enrollment
  • 12 months post enrollment

IRB: STUDY23010206C
- Women’s Multi-Domain Evaluation of Neurobiological Health Following Concussion

RESEARCH AREAS & CONDITIONS:
  Healthy Volunteer, Women's Health


PHONE NUMBER: 1-866-438-8230
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Visit https://pittplusme.org/study/2620 and click on "I'm Interested" or call 1-866-438-8230.


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MEET THE RESEARCHER


Anthony Kontos

Dr. Anthony P. Kontos is Research Director for the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Professor in the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Pittsburgh. He has specialized in concussion research for 18 years and has over 220 peer-reviewed publications and over 380 professional presentations. His research is funded by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and National Football League and focuses on active, precision treatments and clinical trials; risk factors; neurocognitive/neuromotor effects; psychological issues; and concussion in military, pediatric, and sport populations. Dr. Kontos is a fellow and past-president of the Society for Sport, Exercise, & Performance Psychology of the American Psychological Association, and a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology, Association for Applied Sport Psychology, and Eastern Psychological Association. He also co-authored (with Dr. Collins) Concussion: A Clinical Profile Based Approach to Assessment and Treatment.