The VCU School of Nursing program is offering two studies to explore methods for supporting pregnant individuals experiencing symptoms of stress, depression, or anxiety, or who have used substances before or during pregnancy. Studies are compensated with gift cards as well as free classes or 3D ultrasounds/images. Learn more below.
Mindful Moms Study
Do you know someone who is fewer than 26 weeks pregnant and might be interested in free prenatal yoga or pregnancy education classes? Researchers at VCU are seeking pregnant women in their second trimester (12-26 weeks) to join their Mindful Moms Study, a National Institute of Health funded study seeking to better understand the best methods to support pregnant individuals.
What is the Mindful Moms Study?
The Mindful Moms study team is hoping to learn more about tools that can help improve mental health and well-being during and after pregnancy. The program invites pregnant individuals who are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed to join free yoga or pregnancy education classes.
Compensation
Eligible participants will have the opportunity to earn up to $180 in gift cards throughout the duration of the study as well as access to free prenatal yoga or pregnancy education classes. Classes are available in person or online.
Who Can Enroll?
To participate in the Mindful Moms study, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be at least 12 weeks pregnant and less than 26 weeks pregnant
- Take the full eligibility survey to see if you qualify.
Learn More
By participating in the study, you can help improve the tools used to support women during and after their pregnancy. To learn more, call 804-273-7267, email mindfulmoms@vcu.edu, or go to mindful4moms.org.
NEXUS Study
VCU School of Nursing is looking for pregnant individuals who want to connect more to their baby through ultrasound during pregnancy and who have experience with substance use (any substances before pregnancy (within 12 months) or during pregnancy.
What is the NEXUS Study?
VCU’s NEXUS study is a supportive, judgment-free program that provides fetal ultrasound for pregnant individuals who have used any substances before pregnancy, during pregnancy OR are currently in treatment for substance use disorder. Substances include, but are not limited to, vaping, tobacco, cigarettes, marijuana, weed, alcohol, opioids, or other addictive substances.”
Compensation:
In addition to free 3D ultrasounds with images and videos of your baby to take home, VCU provides study participants with up to $300 in gift cards as compensation for their time.
Who Can Enroll?
To participate in the NEXUS study, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be at least 22 weeks pregnant and less than 32 weeks pregnant
- Have used any substances before pregnancy (within 12 months), during pregnancy, OR are currently in treatment for substance use disorder.
Learn More:
Please fill out the short form below and a Nexus study coordinator will follow up with you.
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