The Clinical Research Center is currently participating in a contraception study of a vaginal ring, and we are looking for volunteers age 18 or older, who are heterosexually active and able to get pregnant if not using contraception.
Some women might ask, “Why would I want to try the vaginal ring?” Dr. Amey Lee, an obstetrician-gynecologist at the Corvallis Clinic and the study’s principal investigator, said there are many advantages to the vaginal ring. She said the vaginal ring is a convenient and reliable method of contraception and that it gives women control over their periods and fertility.
With vaginal ring birth control, you don’t have to think about whether or not you remembered your pill that day. It is simply inserted and removed several weeks later.
Also, birth control isn’t just for family planning. A recent article in Women’s Health details how birth control can help with acne and anemia, protects against Pelvic Inflammatory disease, and even decreases the risk of ovarian and endometrial cancers.
So what does it mean if you decide to participate in our vaginal ring trial? By participating, it gives you the opportunity to gain access to a simple and convenient family planning tool. You also don’t have to worry about insurance co-pays because all study expenses are covered. Dr. Lee stated that the advantage of participating in this trial is that it will give patients the opportunity to explore a different type of birth control that is normally very costly. You also get one-on-one time with nurses and doctors who will walk you through the entire process, and you will always have any questions and concerns answered quickly and with compassion.
If you are interested in learning more about our studies, contact the Clinical Research Center at 541-766-2163 or send an email to research@corvallisclinic.com. Or, follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/corvallisclinicresearch.
Rita Torres, BA, is the Clinical Research Coordinator with the Clinical Research Center.
