Clinical Research Directory

Research on Equity in Abortion Care by TeleHealth

This study will examine the ways in which telehealth for reproductive healthcare affects timing, costs, and follow-up care; whether telehealth reaches people in areas with greater health inequities; and the attributes of telehealth that patients want. Study surveys will be administered to interested, eligible participants: 2,000 patients seeking abortion care will complete the study, comprising of 2 groups: patients seeking medication abortion care either (1) in-person or (2) via telehealth. This project will address how telehealth services can be optimized for people of color, low-income people, and immigrants to increase digital inclusion and health equity.

Point of Care Tests in the Management of Very Early Medical Abortion

This study will investigate the use of a point of care test in patients who are having an abortion at a gestation of \<6 weeks (known as a very early medical abortion). These patients have pregnancy hormone level checked at Day 0 and Day 7 to see if treatment has worked. The investigators plan to use a point of care test machine to see if it is possible to check pregnancy hormone level earlier than Day 7.

Assessment of Early Pregnancy MAB Completion

This is a prospective study to evaluate if successful completion of a medication abortion in patients with very early pregnancy can be detected with a urine pregnancy test at 2 weeks instead of 4 weeks. Additionally, the resolution of pregnancy symptoms in these patients will be characterized. Enrolled participants will take take weekly pregnancy tests and complete weekly questionnaires on their pregnancy symptoms for 4 weeks after their medication abortion.