From: Faculty and Research E-Memo (memofrom@Colorado.EDU)
Date: Sun Nov 15 2009 - 15:17:10 MST
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:17:10 -0700 (MST) From: Faculty and Research E-Memo <memofrom@Colorado.EDU> Subject: NIH Low Dose Aspirin and Pregnancy Study
TO: Boulder Campus Teaching & Research Faculty,
Deans, Directors, Dept Chairs, System Administration
FROM: Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Colorado School of Medicine
SENDER: Anne Lynch MD MSPH - Principal Investigator
DATE: November 16, 2009
SUBJECT: NIH Low Dose Aspirin and Pregnancy Study
An important NIH Study of Low Dose Aspirin and its effect on gestation and
reproduction is being conducted at four clinical sites across the US
including in the Dept of Ob/Gyn at University of Colorado School of
Medicine.
Principal Investigator is Dr. Anne Lynch - Perinatal Epidemiologist in the
Dept of Ob/Gyn CU SOM who leads the "EAGeR" Study (Effects of Aspirin on
Gestation and Reproduction) to evaluate low dose aspirin compared to placebo
in women who have had one or two pregnancy losses in the past are interested
in becoming pregnant. In a recent interview, Dr. Lynch said, "The hypothesis
is that because aspirin reduces the ability to form blood clots, it can
improve utero-placental blood flow and increase the chances of conception.
Because of the improvement in blood flow, we think this will improve
implantation. We feel that aspirin's anti-inflammatory effects will improve
success for pregnancy." The EAGeR will include 1,600 women nationally.
Please help support the EAGeR Study Recruiting Effort - Share this
information.
We are seeking women 18-40 who have had one or two pregnancy losses and are
considering becoming pregnant again. Participants will go to their own
doctors and may deliver their babies wherever they choose. Participants
receive a highly sensitive fertility monitor, pregnancy tests, free folic
acid supplement along with the study medications, a 6.5 week ultrasound when
they become pregnancy, support from a caring research team and compensation
for participation.
EAGeR phone number 303-724-3525
Anne.lynch@ucdenver.edu
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