PARTICIPATE IN THE GYRL STUDIES
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 who have 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 helps 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 visits: A 2 hour screen visit which will include filling out questionnaires and sensory tests and 2 separate 4-5 hour MRI visits on a participant’s menses 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 call 847-570-2622 or email PelvicPainResearch@northshore.org or click the link below to fill out our online questionnaire
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 women's 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.
To participate please contact us at 847-570-2622 to learn more and to complete a phone screen to see if your child is eligible. Refer to the “Teen Study”. Or email thegyrl@northshore.org.