Help Shape the Future of Endometriosis
Detection & Care

Volunteer for research studies in
Colorado Springs, CO

Interested in volunteering?

If you’d like to be considered for an endometriosis research study, follow these steps.
This is not committing you to participating.

1

Tell us about yourself and your
journey in the questionnaire below.

2

We will contact you if we find a
study that you’re a good fit for.

3

If you want to, we will set you up
with research staff to talk next
steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are endometriosis research studies?


Endometriosis
is when certain groups of cells (“tissues”) grow outside the uterus when they shouldn’t be. This can cause pain, heavy periods, or other discomfort.

Research studies are voluntary programs where medical researchers help test new ways to diagnose, treat, or address health conditions.

These studies can try to answer different questions for health conditions other than endometriosis.

Why might people volunteer?

Help learn if there’s a better way.

Many women wait 7-10 years for a diagnosis, facing pain, heavy bleeding, and treatments that don't always work. Research studies can help test new care options.

Being in a clinical study can help researchers learn about your unique endometriosis journey. This could help doctors know if new tests and treatments work well for people like you.

Tell me about privacy, safety, and security of my answers and the studies.

We respect your privacy. The information collected here or throughout a study stays private and secure. We do not share it without your permission.

Filling out the questionnaire is not committing you to a study.

Participation in any study is 100% voluntary.

Every study follows FDA safety rules and is reviewed by a special committee (“IRB”) to protect participants.

If you are considering a study, researchers give you complete and detailed information before you officially sign up. Even if you start a clinical study, you can change your mind at any time.

What happens if I fill out the questionnaire?

We will review your answers to see if our current study might be a fit for you. If it looks like a match, we’ll call or email you with more information.

If you want, we can keep checking if you’re a fit for new research studies in the future and contact you then.

Remember, filling out the form is not a promise to join. You can always say yes or no to any study.

Submitting your information in the form means you agree to this privacy policy  and to being contacted about relevant studies and information.

What Studies Will I Be Considered For?

A specific one today, but several over time

Currently, we’re looking for volunteers for a specific endometriosis study.

If you’re interested, we can keep an eye out for future clinical trials that could be a good fit. We would then contact you with more information about it.

The current study

Volunteers who have laparoscopic surgery scheduled will complete a 1-time blood draw (just two small tubes of blood) and research staff would need to confirm some medical history.

It is intended to help a small biotechnology company learn if a new blood test can diagnose endometriosis.

People who complete the study will be compensated on a prepaid debit card.

Blood draws are at Skylight Health Research’s office in Colorado Springs.

Can I participate in the current study?

Filling out the questionnaire above helps us know if you meet certain requirements. Research staff will also confirm these things in detail before you officially volunteer.

Who can join?

  1. Women between 18 and 49 years old with pelvic pain and/or unusual bleeding.
  2. You are currently scheduled for a minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy) where the goal is for a doctor to look for and collect endometriotic tissue.
  3. Research staff can access your surgical and lab reports to confirm whether you have endometriosis or not.
  4. Willing and able to have blood drawn during a specific time of your menstrual cycle (not during your period or ovulation).
  5. Willing to sign a consent form and share information about medications you take.

Who cannot join?

  1. Anyone who doesn't want to share their medical history.
  2. People who have cancer or are receiving cancer treatments.
  3. Anyone who cannot undergo laparoscopic surgery.
  4. People who are already participating in other research studies.
  5. Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or not healthy enough for a blood draw.
  6. Women who can only have blood drawn during their period or ovulation.
  7. Women who have gone through menopause.

Still Have Questions?

Send your questions, comments, or concerns to Maria.

You can reach her at 415-854-0375 (SMS or call), info@tealeafhealth.com, or submitting to the form below. She’ll review what you sent and get back to you or find you the right person to talk to.

Maria Morales

Community Health Worker
at Tea Leaf Health

About Us

This website was made for Skylight Health Research by a group called Tea Leaf Health.

Skylight Health Research is a team of passionate researchers who prioritize ethics, diversity, and quality in their medical research. This team is conducting the research itself.

Tea Leaf Health builds technology to make it easier for people from all backgrounds to access clinical trials and the highest qualify healthcare.