Please note: This trial has finished recruiting and is not accepting new participants.
Research Center: Downtown Women’s Healthcare
Location: 3773 Cherry Creek North Drive, Suite 685, Denver, Colorado
Lead Doctor: Arthur S. Waldbaum, M.D.
Researcher Interview
Background
Period pain (known as dysmenorrhea) affects many women. During menstruation this pain, commonly felt in the pelvic area or lower abdomen, is often accompanied with back pain, diarrhea, or nausea.
This research study is being conducted to examine the effectiveness of an investigational vaginal ring that may reduce period pain.
This research study seeks healthy women who have experienced moderate to severe period pain for the past 3 months or longer. Participants are required to use the vaginal ring for 3 weeks of every menstrual cycle over a 6 – 9 month period. In addition, they must be able to attend 7 study visits at the research site over the study period. If eligible, participants will be compensated up to $1250 for participating in the study.
Benefits of Participation
- You may experience pain relief during your period.
- You will be compensated up to $1250 for participating in this study.
- You will receive the vaginal ring at no charge.
- You will be helping to advance medical research.
- Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
Your Rights
- If you decide to participate in the study and later feel that you no longer wish to be part of it, you may withdraw at any time.
- Your records relating to this study and any other information received will not be shared, unless required by law.
- Qualified health professionals will monitor your health as it relates to the study.
Who Can Participate?
- Healthy women who have experienced moderate to severe period pain for the past 3 months or more
- Have a history of regular menstrual cycles
- Willing to use the vaginal ring for 3 weeks of every menstrual cycle over a 6 – 9 month period
- Willing to attend 7 study visits at the research site over a 6-9 month period