The Colorado Center for Women’s Behavioral Health and Wellness offers opportunities to participate in research and clinical trials on women’s health and mental health. Drs. Neill Epperson and Andrew Novick are committed to conducting research aimed at improving women’s health and wellbeing. Our faculty research interests include:
For more information about current or upcoming research studies, please contact us at 303-724-8316 or email us here.
Contraceptive Hormone and Reward Measurement (CHARM Study)
PI: Dr. Andrew M. Novick, MD PhD
The University of Colorado School of Medicine is examining the effects of hormonal oral contraceptives (OCPs) on brain processes and emotional wellbeing. Knowledge from this research study is important as it will show how oral contraceptives might impact emotional well-being and place certain women at greater risk for neuropsychiatric side-effects.
Study participants will:
You may be eligible if you are:
Pre-Screener Link: https://redcap.link/CHARMStudy
Study Coordinator: Anna Belyavskaya, BA | anna.belyavskaya@cuanschutz.edu
ColorAdo ReseArch on Menopause & Early Life Stress Study: Remote Participation (CARAMELS at Home Study)
PI: Christina Metcalf, PhD
This study aims to learn more about how early life experiences affect thinking, mood, and stress during the menopause transition.
Study participants will:
You may be eligible if you are:
Pre-Screener Link: https://redcap.link/CARAMELS-At-Home
Study Coordinator: Paul Dormond-Brooks | Caramels-at-home-study@ucdenver.edu
Balanced and Empowered Eating in Diabetes (BEET Diabetes Study)
PI: Phoutdavone “Noy” Phimphasone-Brady, PhD
This study aims to understand and test a 6-session program to reduce eating behaviors and improve comprehensive diabetes care.
Study participants will:
You may be eligible if you are:
Pre-Screener Links:
Study Coordinator: Paul Dormond-Brooks | beetdiabetes@cuanschutz.edu
The Endocrine and Mental Health Study (TEAM Health Study)
PI: Phoutdavone “Noy” Phimphasone-Brady, PhD
This study is seeking to understand the mental health concerns associated with common menstrual and/or metabolic concerns.
Study participants will:
You may be eligible if you:
Pre-Screener Links:
Study Coordinator: Perla Rodriguez, BA, BS | perla.rodriguez@cuanschutz.edu
Colorado Center for Women's Behavioral Health and Wellness
13001 E. 17th Place
Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: 303-724-1646