Remote Chronic Pelvic Pain Research Study
Researchers at the University of South Carolina are partnering with women to learn about sex steroid hormones, the vaginal microbiome, and interpersonal relationships in chronic pelvic pain (CPP). Join our 100% remote study today!
Fast Facts
women 18-45 years old
chronic pelvic pain or a contributing condition
have your period
Compensation Provided
Conducted online from your home
Study Background
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex disorder that can have a number of different factors, such as pelvic floor muscle tenderness, painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. In turn, CPP itself can have negative effects on women’s mental and emotional well-being, relationships, and activities of daily living. Since its causes and effects are so complex, we want to study CPP from a biopsychosocial perspective: biological, psychological, and social.
This research study will evaluate women with and without chronic pelvic pain (CPP) from a biopsychosocial perspective. Participants will answer psychosocial-based questionnaires, complete daily symptom assessments for one month/menstrual cycle, and self-collect saliva two times for ovarian hormone analysis and vaginal swabs two times for microbiome analysis.
If you have CPP or a condition that may contribute to CPP, you may be eligible.
Your participation in this observational study may help researchers improve treatment approaches for CPP. Advance research today and join our compensated study from your home!
Study Background
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is a complex disorder that can have a number of different factors, such as pelvic floor muscle tenderness, painful bladder syndrome or interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and depression. In turn, CPP itself can have negative effects on women’s mental and emotional well-being, relationships, and activities of daily living. Since its causes and effects are so complex, we want to study CPP from a biopsychosocial perspective: biological, psychological, and social.
This research study will evaluate women with and without chronic pelvic pain (CPP) from a biopsychosocial perspective. Participants will answer psychosocial-based questionnaires, complete daily symptom assessments for one month/menstrual cycle, and self-collect saliva two times for ovarian hormone analysis and vaginal swabs two times for microbiome analysis.
If you have CPP or a condition that may contribute to CPP, you may be eligible.
Your participation in this observational study may help researchers improve treatment approaches for CPP. Advance research today and join our compensated study from your home!
Additional Information
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Key Criteria:
- 18-45 years old
- Have your period
- Not pregnant, recently pregnant (past 3 months), or planning to become pregnant
- Access to smartphone or computer with internet and camera
- Able to read & write in English
- No severe psychiatric conditions requiring recent hospitalization
- Diagnosis of CPP or condition that may contribute to CPP
Participation in the study involves two visits, both of which can be completed from home.
Virtual Study Visit 1: Approximately 1 hour. Completion of questionnaires and instructions on how to complete daily diary, self-collect biospecimens (saliva and vaginal swabs), and storage/mailing of biospecimens back to study site.
Virtual Study Visit 2: Approximately 1/2 hour. Completion of questionnaires.
