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

 

 

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