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Current Research Ads
About Being a Research Subject
How Medical Research Works and How Do I Qualify?
· Read over the titles under “Ongoing Research Studies”.
· If you think you may qualify for a study, e-mail or phone a member
of our research team.
· If the Research Coordinator thinks you may qualify, she will schedule
a visit.
· Before being able to have the study examination, tests, or treatments,
you may read, understand, be willing to sign and sign the consent form.
This means you will, in fact, agree to the study’s requirements. If
you are not able to do or do not want to sign the consent, we would welcome
you to become a regular patient of Women’s Health Practice and get
evaluated as may be indicated.
· Once you have signed your consent, the study visit will be covered.
This would include questions, an exam, and medical tests, which often mean
blood work.
· Some studies then can immediately enter you as a patient and treatment
can begin that day. For many studies, however, we need to wait until the
lab work returns to determine qualification.
· If you then fail to qualify after testing, you are dropped from
the study. Any subsequent treatments will need to be arranged for as a regular
patient or we can refer you back to your own physician.
· If you do qualify, you will now be given study treatment. For most
studies, you will be randomly assigned either a new treatment, a previously
used treatment, or a placebo treatment. Each study is different and the
individual consent form will explain exactly what will be offered in your
study.
· If you continue on the study, all study-related visit and treatments
will be provided at no expense to you.
· If you choose to withdraw from the study at any time, you are welcome
to become a Women’s Health Practice patient and continue care with
us.
· If you complete all study-related duties you then will undergo
a final physical exam and tests. At the time the study is concluded, you
again may select to continue your medical care with us or be referred back
to your original provider.
· Most studies do provide some monetary compensation for your participation.
Compensation is usually administered on a quarterly basis and is dependent
upon completion of assigned tasks.
· Study-related laboratory test results are usually given to patients
as they become available.
· Results of studies are not fully known until all subjects complete
and the date is analyzed. Often some results can be shared at that point
in time.
· Several levels of precautions carefully guard safety in studies.
The company doing the research carefully designs the studies. They are approved
by the FDA and are governed by many rules and regulations, including “Good
Clinical Practice” guidelines. An Institutional Review Board preapproves
each study. This is a body of both lay and professional people that review
and watch the study to assure all reasonable precautions are taken during
the conduct of the study. You will be provided with emergency contact information
should you need it.
Why Participate in Research Studies
· Access to new tests.
· Access to new techniques.
· Covered tests and treatments that may be standard but unaffordable
to you.
· To help other women.
· To help understand the nature of your body.
Who Should Not Participate
· If you do not qualify.
· If you do not understand what you are being asked to participate
in.
· Women who cannot afford the time commitments.
· Anyone who is being coerced to participate.
Upcoming Research Studies
Women’s Health Practice is committed to the advancement of women’s health through research. Our Research Division is currently involved in the planning and evaluation of a number of future projects. Studies that we have done in the past include menopausal treatments including the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, endometriosis, heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain, pre-term labor, the treatment of sexual dysfunction, vaginal and urinary tract infections, contraception and other women’s health indications. When a woman participates in medical research the tests and treatments are typically at no additional charge to you as a patient. If you would like to learn more about future research studies, or sign-up for our research contact list, please call us at 217.356.3736 or e-mail us.
Collaborative Projects with University of Illinois Professors
DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY
Exercise, Weight and Well-Being During Perimenopause
Activity, Gait, and Efficacy (AGE) in Older Womens Heath Practice
Soy, Exercise, Weight Loss and Bone After Menopause
Previous Research Topics and Studies
We hope you will review these areas of our interest, and understand that we at Women’s Health Practice are able to discuss the most progressive and in-depth care in these areas.
Bacterial Vaginosis
Contraceptive Patch
Endometriosis
Estrogen Patch for Menopausal Relief
Genetics of Cancer Blood Collection Study
Genital Condyloma Study
Genital Herpes Treatment Study
High Grade SIL-Abnormal Pap Smear
Hot Flashes
HPV
HRT
Insomnia
Long Acting Injectable Contraceptive Study (3)
Menopausal Symptomatic Relief Study
Migraine Medication
Migraine Treatment
New Contraceptive Pill Clinical Study
Oral Contraceptive Study (several)
Osteoporosis
Studies on the Prevention and Etiology
__of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
The Treatment of Pre-term Labor and
__Premature Rupture of Membranes Study
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection
Uterine Fibroid Study
Vaccine for Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Vulvocandidiasis Studies
Sign Up for a Research Study
Request A Research Brochure
Stop by our office at 2125 South Neil Street in Champaign and ask for our research brochure at the front desk. If you would rather have it mailed to you please call (217)356-3736 or email us.