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Clinical Research

Be a part of the forefront of reproductive and sexual health care by participating in a clinical research study with Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest. 

New and Better Care

When you volunteer for a clinical trial at Planned Parenthood, you’re helping clinicians, scientists, and researchers develop new treatments and medications to better care for people.

A clinical trial is a research study that might test the effectiveness of a new form of birth control or method of providing health care. As a volunteer participant of any study, your safety and comfort is our top priority. All of our research projects are overseen by an independent committee to ensure you’re informed of the risks and benefits of participating and that you’re rights are protected. We want you to be fully informed about all aspects of a study before and during your involvement. And you can always end your participation at any time. 

Current Clinical Trials

Throughout the year we participate in multiple research studies that recruit participants at our health centers. These studies typically happen alongside your regular visit and all (or most) of the research activities do not require any follow up visits.

We also participate in longterm clinical trials, where participants will return to a health center for multiple visits over a period of time.

At your visit, you may be asked if you are interested in hearing about an active research study opportunity.

Are You An Active Duty US Military Servicemember?

Ibis Reproductive Health: Active Servicemember Study

Researchers at Ibis Reproductive Health are trying to better understand active-duty servicemembers’ experiences accessing abortion care. Your participation could help providers and policymakers improve access to health services for servicemembers in the future. Participants receive a $75 gift card compensation. Learn more at https://www.ibisreproductivehealth.org/serve-study.

 

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Does Endometriosis Pain Impact You?

Diagnamics Inc: elaris EM-COC Study

The elaris EM-COC Study is evaluating whether the study medication, when taken together with an approved birth control pill, may reduce moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain.

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Does a Healthy Diet Reduce Pain in Individuals with Endometriosis?

Researchers at Fred Hutch are recruiting volunteers to help study the effects of eating a healthy diet on endometriosis. Learn more at fredhutch.org/dietary-endometriosis-study.

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Are you starting testosterone therapy?

UCSD researchers are looking for transgender and gender-diverse individuals starting testosterone to participate in a study about bleeding patterns and other side effects. You could be eligible to participate in this research study whether or not you are also planning on using a progestin hormone. You will answer text message surveys about bleeding patterns and treatment satisfaction. Participants will be eligible for gift card compensation.

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Questions?

Contact our Research Programs staff at 619-881-5088 or [email protected]

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