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Dr. Marlena Fejzo

Would you like to participate in HG Progress?

We have research opportunities for currently pregnant people with and without HG. Please participate.

Medication Prior to HG Survey

The Medication Prior to Pregnancy Survey is a short, anonymous survey. This survey is open to those who have or have had HG and those who have not had HG. Please share this survey with non-HG friends.

Provider, ER, and Hospitalization Survey

This study is being conducted by the HER Foundation. Your data will be analyzed anonymously and only shared with our research team at the University of Southern California. The information you provide may help us understand ways to improve HG care in the future. The survey will take about 10 minutes.

HG Treatment Survey

We are collecting data on treatment of Hyperemesis Gravidarum (severe pregnancy nausea and vomiting). The survey will take ~6 minutes.

HG Pregnancy Data Collection

We closed our current HG Registry Database. A new one will be built so watch this page and social media for updates.

HELP Score Validation

We are doing an important survey to validate the HELP Score (HyperEmesis Level Prediction Score) which tells us how severe HG is today.

We need women to fill out this survey before and after they have a change in treatment. Start by filling it out today and then the day before you get medical care like IV fluids or new medication; then fill it out again about 12-24 hours later. If you’re in the hospital, please try to fill it out once each day. The first survey is a little longer than the follow-up 24 hours later because we have to collect your pregnancy history and other standard research information, so feel free to start anytime.

Most importantly, we need to see how your score changes with treatment. Please invite women without HG to be our control group. Thank you!

Nutrition Assessment Study

We know that women with HG often suffer more because of vitamin deficiencies. This nutrition assessment study will help us prove that. If you are pregnant, please fill out the research survey online. You can do it on your phone or your friend/family member can ask you the questions and fill it out for you. Please fill it out on more than one day, especially after you receive IV nutrition or vitamins. It will take about 10 minutes. You can save it part way if needed and finish later. Note: A family member can enter your data for you. 
If you have feedback, email Kimber@hyperemesis.org.

How are women and pregnant people's experiences of pregnancy and labour affected by Hyperemesis Gravidarum?

A Survey to investigate impact HG on pregnancy and labour

(NOTE: THIS IS NOT A HER FOUNDATION STUDY. United Kingdom based)

You are invited to participate in a research study titled: How are women's and pregnant people's experiences of pregnancy and labour affected by hyperemesis gravidarum?

This study is open to women and pregnant people meeting the inclusion criteria from November – December 31st 2023. The survey will be closed when a sufficient amount of participants respond to the survey.

This study may be emotionally triggering, so emotional support is available from Hyperemesis Gravidarum charities if required if you choose to partake in the study.

The questionnaire should take around 30 minutes to complete and needs to be completed in one sitting.

Link: https://southampton.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dmAIies7uSSGH9I

Socioeconomic and Other Influences in Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum

(NOTE: THIS IS NOT A HER FOUNDATION STUDY.)

You are invited to participate in a research study titled: Socioeconomic and Other Influences in Nausea and Vomiting of Pregnancy and Hyperemesis Gravidarum. The purpose is to investigate Hyperemesis Gravidarum and nausea/vomiting during pregnancy or “morning sickness” outcomes with consideration for the socioeconomic influences, race, age, support system, and pregnancy history. Dependent on your answers, we may ask for your help in upcoming studies targeting a gene that may be indicated in morning sickness. The results will be used to further understand what factors influence sickness and its outcomes in an effort to provide better treatment options. Further instructions can be found on the consent form before beginning the survey but it should not take more than 5 minutes to complete. Thank you for you help and participation!

Link: https://forms.gle/Z1kH65pscJJdxp3i9

Other HER Foundation Surveys and Polls

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Although hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) affects millions of women annually across the globe, the interest and funding for HG research is very small. HER has been collaborating with the world's leading researcher, Dr. Marlena Fejzo since 2001. We collaborate with experts from universities in many countries and are the leading research team with our many groundbreaking studies including finding the first causes of HG, your genes!

We appreciate your donations to take HG research to the next level. Please support the HER Foundation's research studies with Dr. Fejzo with a monthly donation! Together, we can make HG history!

Other HG Research Opportunities

Governmental Studies (US)

Pregnancy Registry (FDA/Office of Women's Health) If you are pregnant and currently taking medicine — or have been exposed to a medicine during your pregnancy — you may be able to participate and help in the collection of needed information. This web site provides a list of pregnancy registries that are seeking participants.

ClinicalTrials.gov is a service of the National Institutes of Health Developed by the National Library of Medicine. You can search for research studies in which to participate as well as investigate the findings of medical research.