Dr. Peipert is the Principal Investigator in these studies currently enrolling pateints:
A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Phase II Study of Multiple, Intravaginally Administered, Dosing Regimens of 851B Gel for the Treatment of Cervical High Risk HPV Infection.
Purpose: To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of multiple applications of 851B gel as compared to placebo gel to assess the clearance of the HPV infection and abnormal cells of the cervix.
Patient Selection: Women, who are 18-40 years old, are of childbearing potential, has a Pap test interpretation of either LSIL or ASC-US, able to give informed consent, and willing to comply with protocol follow-up for 26 months.
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project
Purpose: To remove the financial barriers to obtaining contraception, including the most effective (and expensive) methods. We will study satisfaction and continuation rates, as well as reasoning behind discontinuation.
Patient Selection: Women, ages 14-45, who are about to initiate contraception of any kind and are willing to be followed for three years.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE STUDIES CALL 314-747-0800 or visit our website
Dr. Diane Merritt is the Principal Investigator in the following study currently (October 2009) enrolling patients:
Bone Density Study Volunteers Needed
Dr. Merritt is seeking adolescent girls to join a study researching bone density in teens:
Volunteers may chopse to take study medication (an oral contraceptive) and be followed at 3 month intervals for one year, or take no medication and be followed in the same manner.
You may qualify if you:
- Are a generally healthy girl between the ages of 12 and 18
- Have regular menstrual cycles
- Are not taking any type of hormones, including birth control pills, now or within the last 3 months
If you qualify, you will receive study medication (if you choose to be treated), all study related procedures, including physical exam, laboratory tests and a painless bone density measurement at no cost.
You will also receive compensation for your time and travel.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS STUDY, PLEASE CALL:
Jane Muckerman, RN, BSN, study corrdinator for Dr. Diane Merritt at: (314) 747-1413