Project NEST
A Pregnancy Planning and Substance Use Study
Researchers at Brown University are conducting a study into patterns of substance use in individuals who are trying to become pregnant.
Fast Facts
Currently Trying to Become Pregnant
Drink Alcohol and Use Cannabis Regularly
Compensation Provided
Conducted Remotely
Study Background
Help us examine predictors and patterns of alcohol and cannabis use from preconception to postpartum.
The purpose of this study is to understand more about patterns of alcohol and other substance use among individuals who are trying to get pregnant. The study is observational and will ask questions about life experiences, opinions, mental health, and substance use. If you become pregnant, you will have the opportunity to continue on in a pregnancy and postpartum phase. The study is completely confidential.
If you are trying to become pregnant and you regularly drink alcohol and use cannabis, you could be a good fit for this study. Advance clinical research by enrolling today!
Study Background
Help us examine predictors and patterns of alcohol and cannabis use from preconception to postpartum.
The purpose of this study is to understand more about patterns of alcohol and other substance use among individuals who are trying to get pregnant. The study is observational and will ask questions about life experiences, opinions, mental health, and substance use. If you become pregnant, you will have the opportunity to continue on in a pregnancy and postpartum phase. The study is completely confidential.
If you are trying to become pregnant and you regularly drink alcohol and use cannabis, you could be a good fit for this study. Advance clinical research by enrolling today!
Additional Information
The purpose of this study is to examine predictors and patterns of alcohol and cannabis use across the perinatal phase (preconception to postpartum) from people across the nation who are trying to get pregnant.
You may qualify for a study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 18-45
- Currently trying to become pregnant
- Drink alcohol and use cannabis regularly
- Own a smartphone
- Have not been diagnosed with infertility
The study is conducted fully remote and over Zoom, lasting up to 24 months. The study involves up to three phases.
- The first phase is the pre-conception phase, which includes one virtual baseline appointment and monthly surveys in which you will answer questions about your alcohol and drug use, mood, health behaviors, and life experiences.
- The second phase is the pregnancy phase, which consists of answering daily questions using their mobile phone about your alcohol and drug use and life experiences for three two-week periods (one at the start of each trimester).
- The third phase is the after-delivery phase, in which you will complete a post-delivery phone session, a virtual follow-up session 6 weeks after giving birth, and a follow-up 3 months after giving birth. At both follow-ups, you will answer questions about your alcohol and drug use and life experiences, as well as your child. At each follow-up, you will also have the opportunity to complete 2-week daily diaries again.
As a participant, you can receive up to $90-$640 based on your study completion. You will also receive pregnancy and ovulation tests at no cost to you.
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
