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The University of Virginia is looking for female volunteers for a hair loss study. Researchers there have developed a computer imaging intervention in the Breast Care Center.
To test it they are seeking women at least 18 years old who are undergoing chemotherapy with a possible side effect of temporary baldness.
Their purpose is to learn how effective two types of interventions are in reducing distress that may occur when women lose their hair due to chemotherapy.
The trial will involve the participant’s portrait being taken with a digital camera and then displayed on the computer screen. By using a touch screen, the subjects will be able to see themselves without hair and with different hair styles and colors. They will then spend one session with a researcher in the School of Medicine discussing the experience of hair loss while viewing their image on the screen.
Participants will be asked to fill out questionnaires at 4 different time points. They will be compensated $25 each time they complete a questionnaire. They will also have the option of printing the color images to take home, if they choose.
If you are interested contact the study investigator: Dr. Elizabeth McGarvey (434) 924-5522 or by email at rel8s@virginia.edu
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