Research
“I was very happy to participate in this study. I’m really happy to know that this type of research is being conducted and excited to hear the findings. Perhaps it will help women make even better choices when it comes to treatments and pregnancy. Thank you SO much for doing this!” – Anonymous

Ongoing Research Studies

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If you are pregnant you may be able to help. Please call toll-free (877) 311-8972 or email otisresearch@ucsd.edu to learn more about these research studies. You may also read more about participation in research studies
OTIS Research Study Participation fact sheet

Remember, even if you are not taking any medication or have no medical conditions you may qualify for a study. All of our studies include women who are not exposed to any medications or have exposures that are not known to be a risk in pregnancy. Participants are never asked to take a medication during their pregnancy, nor do we recommend discontinuing medications.

We are enrolling controls in our ongoing studies. If you are interested in helping other women by participating in an observational research study please click either of the links below to learn more about the studies. 

 

Asthma Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance System (AMPSS)
This study is researching the use of short-acting vs. long-acting beta-agonists for the treatment of asthma in pregnancy. You may qualify for participation if you have asthma and you have been using an asthma medication during your pregnancy. OTIS is also enrolling controls for this study (women who do not have asthma and have not used a medication for the treatment of asthma during their pregnancy). If you are interested in learning more about this study please contact the study.
 
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OTIS Autoimmune Diseases in Pregnancy Project
This study is researching the effects of autoimmune diseases such as Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriasis, as well as the medications used to treat these conditions during pregnancy. Participants will not be asked to take any medication as part of this study. We are also enrolling controls for this study (women who don’t have an autoimmune disease, but who are pregnant). If you are interested in learning more about this study please click the link below.

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Vaccines and Medications in Pregnancy Surveillance System (VAMPSS)
This study is looking at  vaccines and medications in pregnancy such as the H1N1 vaccine, seasonal flu vaccine, and antiviral medications. Participants will not be asked to take any medication or vaccines as part of this study.  We are enrolling those women who have already received the vaccines or taken antiviral medications, as well as controls (women who haven't received the vaccines or antiviral medications). If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click the link below.

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  •  Influenza Vaccines in Pregnancy - A VAMPSS Study - This study is looking at influenza vaccines (H1N1 and seasonal flu vaccines) in pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to gain more information about about the exposures of these vaccines during pregnancy. Participants will not be asked to take any medications or vaccines as part of this study. We are enrolling pregnant women who have and have not received these vaccines in pregnancy. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click the link below.

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  •  Antiviral Medications in Pregnancy  - A VAMPSS Study - This study is looking at antiviral medications used to treat influenza during pregnancy. This purpose of this study is to gain more information about the exposures of these medications during pregnancy.Participants will not be asked to take any medications or vaccines as part of this study. We are enrolling pregnancy women who have received antiviral medications in pregnancy. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click the link below

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  •  Meningitis Vaccine in Pregnancy  - A VAMPSS Study- This study is looking at the meningitis vaccine in pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to gain more information about the exposure of the meningitis vaccine in pregnancy.  Participants will not be asked to take any medication or vaccines as part of this study. We are enrolling pregnant women who have and have not received this vaccine in pregnancy. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click the link below. 

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  • HPV (Human papillomavirus) Vaccine in Pregnancy -  A VAMPSS Study - This study is looking at the HPV (Human papillomavirus Virus) vaccine in pregnancy. The purpose of this study is to gain more information about the exposure of the HPV vaccine in pregnancy.  Participants will not be asked to take any medication or vaccines as part of this study. We are enrolling pregnant women who have received the HPV vaccine in the past 18 months. If you are interested in learning more about this study, please click the link below
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Or: Contact Info: 1-877-311-8972 (Toll Free in Canada and the US)
email address: otisresearch@ucsd.edu 
 

Please use this form to refer your patients to our study:

Referral Form [web form]

Referral Form [Fax_referral_form_AI.doc, 366KB]

Referral Form [Fax_referral_form_AI.pdf, 210KB]


Paroxetine (Paxil®)

While not every study agrees, Paxil use in the first trimester may cause a 1% increase in heart defects. See our FACTSHEET

Stress

It is unlikely that stress alone is able to cause physical birth defects. See our FACTSHEET.