We conduct numerous research studies throughout the year.  If you would like to be involved with one of our trials, please call our office at 202-293-1000 and ask to speak to Alisha Lutat, Pat DeHof, CRNP or Carol Mack, PA-C. The list of studies below will help you determine if you would like to, or are eligible to, participate in our studies. Additionally, if you are interested in participating, please download and print the following document.  You may fax the completed document back to us at 202.463.6150.
Download Volunteer Sign up Sheet.  Complete information and fax to (202) 463-6150.
Returning the document to us does not guarantee you will be placed within a trial. We will be happy to review your sign up sheet and speak to you directly regarding any upcoming research activities.

Click here to visit the Society for Women's Health Research website. This site will provide you with information on participating in clinical trials and the importance of women in clinical research studies.

As of 08/20/10, we are currently recruiting for the following studies:

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NEW  Birth Control Research Study - Put Away the Pills and Put On An Investigational Patch

Eligible participants must:

• be healthy women, 18-45 years of age;
• have regular, consistent menstrual cycles between 25 and 35 days;
• have no intention of becoming pregnant in the next 12 months;
• be sexually active.

Contact Alisha Lutat (alutat@jamesasimonmd.com) or Pat DeHof (pdehof@jamesasimonmd.com) at the office of James A. Simon, MD, PC via email or by phone at 202-293-1000.

Birth Control Pill Studies (for contraceptive and non-contraceptive purposes):

We are currently recruiting for a research study involving oral contraceptive use in women aged 18-34 with menstrually related migraine headaches.

Compensation will be provided. Please contact Alisha Lutat (alutat@jamesasimonmd.com) or Pat DeHof (pdehof@jamesasimonmd.com)  at the office of James A. Simon, MD PC via e-mail or by phone at 202-293-1000.

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Low Sex Drive Studies for Post-Menopausal Women:

We are currently recruiting for 2 research studies involving low sexual desire in  post-menopausal women. These studies include:

-Post -menopausal women who have had a hysterectomy

-Women with cardiovascular risks

Compensation will be provided. Please contact Alisha Lutat (alutat@jamesasimonmd.com) or Pat DeHof (pdehof@jamesasimonmd.com) or Carol Mack (cmack@jamesasimonmd.com) via e-mail or at the office of James A. Simon, MD PC: 202-293-1000.

For more information on studies regarding hormones and decreased sexual desire after menopause, click here.

 We are planning a vulvo-vaginal atrophy clinical trial opening in the Fall.  If you are interested in this study, please contact Pat DeHof pdehof@jamesasimonmd.com.

Click here to see the sponsors with whom we have worked.