Reproductive & Sexual Health

The University of Washington is seeking volunteers to help develop a new HSV serology test. The purpose of this study is to develop a new HSV serology test as an alternative to the gold standard HSV Western Blot. The study will last one month and…

This study explores how medications enter breast milk, which is not yet fully understood. We will investigate this process using the medication cimetidine, an over-the-counter heartburn medication that is safe for use while breastfeeding and has few side effects. Participants will give consent during pregnancy,…

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the skin cells that are infected with genital herpes and the immune system cells that are recruited to your skin when you have a genital herpes outbreak. This study involves a 48-week participation period. At the…

The purpose of this research study is to test barzolvolimab (also known as CDX-0159) and to understand the following in approximately 10 healthy male volunteers: • If it stops or slows down the way your body makes new sperm cells and how quickly this occurs…

Our team of queer and BIPOC researchers is leading this study to explore and understand bisexual women of color’s experiences, preferences, and priorities across maternal healthcare. By sharing your story, you can help bisexual women of color thrive during their maternal healthcare experiences. Participation in…

The purpose of this study is to understand whether HIV medications can produce inflammation in the intestine (“your gut”) and affect the size of the HIV reservoir in people living with HIV. There are two study visits: General health assessment and medical history Endoscopy and…

This study is designed to help us understand how the use of a mobile app (LetSync) developed for couples can improve HIV healthcare outcomes. We are asking BIPOC couples assigned male at birth and living with HIV to use the app over the 8 month…

The Testosterone in Men with Cancer study is a research study in men, ages 55 and older, who have solid or hematologic (blood) cancer and have received, or are receiving, chemotherapy and/or radiation for their cancer in the past 5 years. The purpose of the…

Family history is seen to have important implications in menopause but due to a number of reasons such as family dynamics, death, and the taboo associated with the topic, women are often missing out on this essential information. Past research found people trying to make…

The purpose of this study is to understand if taking an antibiotic called doxycycline by mouth as soon as possible after sexual contact without a condom can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. The study will also look…