Nausea and Vomiting Study

Have you ever wondered why some women have nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and some do not?

Clinical and Physiological Parameters associated with Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy

Why do some women experience nausea and/or vomiting in pregnancy and other women do not?

The University of Southern California invites you to participate in a study looking at why some women experience nausea and vomiting during pregnancy and others do not.  This study is sponsored by  the Perinatology Research Branch of the National Institutes of Health.

Why is this study being conducted?

This study is being conducted to learn more about factors that relate to why some, but not all, women develop nausea and vomiting during pregnancy (NVP).  In this study, we hope to understand what causes NVP in order to better treat patients with this condition in the future.

What will this study involve?

This study involves 3 visits that will take place in the morning.  Each visit will be completed by late morning.  The visits will take place at 10 weeks of pregnancy, 20 weeks, and 8 weeks after you have your baby.  All the visits will include the following tests:

• Balance
• Smell
• Taste
• Stomach function
• Verbal and written tests of your moods, thoughts and behaviors

You will be reimbursed to offset the cost of your time, travel, parking and childcare if needed.

For more information, contact the research nurse.

nvpstudy@usc.edu
(323) 226-3536

Investigators:
T. Murphy Goodwin, MD
Roberto Romero, MD