Menopause Study for Women with Spinal Cord Injury
University of Michigan Health System Department of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation
This goal of this study is to understand how menopause is
experienced by women who have spinal cord injuries. Findings will help women
with spinal cord injury better understand unique health risks and allow them
to maximize their health during menopause.
Participants will complete 4 surveys about their health and emotional
well-being.
The study lasts 3 years and participants receive a stipend, ranging from
$25 to $100, depending on the number of surveys completed.
We are recruiting women with spinal cord injury, men with spinal
cord injury and non-disabled women for this study. You may be able to
participate in this study if you are a woman or man with a spinal cord injury
and also
- Have an injury between C6 and T12 and are mostly non-ambulatory
- Use a wheelchair (manual or power) most of the time
- It has been at least 36 months since your injury
You must also be:
- Between the ages of 45 and 60
- A non-smoker
And if you are a woman, if you...
- Are not taking hormone replacement therapy or birth control
- Have never had a hysterectomy with ovary removal
For more information, e-mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
or call 734-936-9334
Mary Burton, M.S, Project Associate
Martha Ellen, N.P., Study
Coordinator
Claire Z. Kalpakjian, Ph.D, Co-Principal
Investigator
David G. Gater, MD., Ph.D, Co-Principal
Investigator
IRB # 2004-0766
University of Michigan Health System