Virginia Women's Center is currently recruiting for the studies below. Please call the Clinical Research Coordinator at 804/662-6117 to learn more or email womensresearch@vwcenter.com

HPV Vaccine Study

Testing: Testing- Safety and Effectiveness of a multivalent HPV vaccine versus Gardasil

Participants: Healthy females between the ages of 16 and 26

Length of Study: 42 months with 11 visits

Participant Benefits: Physical and gynecological examinations including pap smears, lab tests and study medication at no cost.  A patient stipend per visit is also provided.

Hot Flash Study

Testing: Safety and Effectiveness of a non-hormonal oral medication versus placebo for the treatment of moderate to severe hot flashes.

Participants: Postmenopausal women aged 40 and older

Length of Study: 10 weeks with 6 visits

Participant Benefits: Lab tests, ECG, clinic visits, and study medication at no cost.  A patient stipend per visit is also provided.

Vaginal Atrophy

Testing:  Safety and Effectiveness of an oral medication versus placebo for the treatment of the symptoms of vaginal atrophy such as dryness, itching and pain associated with sexual activity

Participants:  Post-menopausal women between the ages of 40 and 80

Length of Study: 18-20 weeks with 4-5 visits

Participant Benefits:  Lab test, ECG, clinical visits, mammographies and study medication at no cost. A patient stipend per visit is also provided.
 
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