Helping individuals with chronic conditions make better contraceptive choices
Official title: Improving contraceptive decision support for individuals with chronic conditions
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-10933467 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online tool called My Health My Choice to guide women with chronic health conditions in making informed decisions about birth control, so they can better understand their options and how they might impact their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | September 22, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $767,196 |
| NIH project number | 5R01HD110570-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10933467 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women with pre-existing chronic conditions who are seeking contraceptive options.
✕Less likely to help
Patients without chronic conditions or those who are not seeking contraceptive methods may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving contraceptive decision-making for women with chronic conditions, who are at a higher risk for unplanned pregnancies. It aims to develop a web-based tool called My Health My Choice (MHMC) that educates patients about their contraceptive options while considering their specific health needs. The tool will also assist healthcare providers in applying evidence-based guidelines to better support their patients. By addressing the unique challenges faced by these individuals, the research seeks to enhance their understanding of how different contraceptive methods may affect their health conditions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients with chronic conditions to make informed contraceptive choices, reducing the risk of unplanned pregnancies and associated complications.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that tailored decision-support tools can significantly improve patient outcomes in various health contexts, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wu, Justine P — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Wu, Justine P
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.