Drs. Ruth Lucas and Heather Evans are seeking volunteers to be part of a confidential research study. This research is being done at the University of Connecticut at Storrs or University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington and is evaluating pain sensitivity and risk-taking in among pregnant women using marijuana.
Participation will include completing questionnaires about your pregnancy, a sensory assessment, having your blood drawn, and urine drug testing. You will make a visit during each trimester for a total of 3 visits to complete the study.
You may be eligible to participate if you are:
- between the ages of 18-45 years,
- pregnant with no other children living in their home,
- within the first trimester,
- carrying a singleton baby, using marijuana,
You will not be eligible if you have:
- have pregnancy-related complications,
- use other drugs such as opiates
You will receive a $150 total ($40 each trimester visit) and $30 if you complete the entire study. For more information, please call the MJ-pregnancy research at (860) 420-3344
This study was approved by the UConn IRB, Protocol #H18-184 (PI Dr. Ruth Lucas, School of Nursing)
For more information, contact: The School of Nursing at 086-420-3344