NSAID HEAL
Studying period pain treatment at Evanston Hospital
NSAID HEAL
How NSAID-HEAL Works
Watch our short intro video for a quick overview of the NSAIDHEAL study!
Medication
Participants will take either naproxen sodium (Aleve) or a placebo during their period for one year. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) will also be provided as a backup pain medication.
Compensation
Participants can receive up to $750 for completing the entire study. Participants will be compensated after each task they complete.
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Participation
Participation involves:
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medication regimen during your period
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at home hormone monitoring
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periodic virtual assessments and in person visits
More Details
Individuals assigned female at birth, aged 18-35, who have regular menstrual cycles and painful periods are invited to take the eligibility screen.
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Kevin Hellman, PhD
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Associate Professor
University of Chicago
Co-Director, Principal Investigator
Frank Tu, MD
Co-Director
Co-Investigator
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Clinical Professor
University of Chicago
Ellen Garrison, RN
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research
Manager
Sarah Darnell, BS
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Coordinator
Dina Vavarutsos, MPH
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Coordinator
Katie Jabaay, BS
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Assistant
Kat Hanen, BS
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Assistant
Zoey FitzGerald Kidwell, BS
Dept. of OB/GYN
Evanston Hospital
Research Assistant