MCUP
Mechanistic Characterization of Uterine Pain (MCUP)
Who- Individuals ages 18-45 with regular menstrual cycles who either have painful periods, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or those with none of the above to participate as healthy controls. You cannot have an IUD to participate in this study
Why- We hope to study the physiological cause of menstrual pain and learn why a common over the counter NSAID may or may not help with cramping pain
Where- Department of Gynecology at Evanston Hospital, right off the Central stop on the CTA Purple line
What- This study is observing how MRI technology can be used to learn more about painful periods, and how naproxen (Aleve) can help people manage their menstrual pain. The study involves 3 in-person visits: A 2-hour screen visit which will include filling out questionnaires and sensory tests, and 2 separate 4.5-hour MRI visits during your period that include taking either naproxen or a placebo drug. Participants must abstain from taking painkillers 8-12 hours before each MRI visit.
Compensation- Up to $350-375 compensation is possible.
To participate, please click the link below to fill out our online prescreen.
You can also reach us at 847-570-2622 or at PelvicPainResearch@northshore.org.
TEEN STUDY (EMPATHY)
Who: Healthy kids ages 10-13 who have not gotten their first period.
Why: We are studying how menstruation affects bodily awareness. We hope to learn about the development of period pain and about bladder and muscle pain.
Where: Department of Gynecology at Evanston Hospital, right off the Central stop on the CTA purple line
What:
We are doing a study of period health around puberty.
This study provides NO treatment.
The study involves a 3hr visit each year for 3 consecutive years.
A parent or legal guardian is needed at the start of each visit.
Testing includes questionnaires, a bladder test for fullness, mild pressure tests, collection of saliva and urine samples, and measurement of heart rate, breathing rate, and brain activity.
Compensation: Up to $400 in gift cards and parking validation
Participation is currently closed for this study, but if you and your child are interested in our research
please send us an email at TheGyrl@northshore.org and we will add you to our mailing list for future studies