WISE is a research initiative designed to better understand women’s perspectives, experiences and opinions related to sexual health.

You may be eligible to participate—and get paid for your time.

WISE is seeking women who are HIV negative and sexually active and willing to complete a confidential survey about their sexuality and sexual health, including topics such as relationships, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and substance use.

Can I Join the Study?

Join The Study

If you are an adult woman (age 18 or older) and live in New York City or Rochester, NY, you may be eligible to participate in this paid study.

You can find out if you’re eligible by clicking on the ‘Join the Study’ button below, then just answer a few simple questions. It’s completely confidential and private. Take a minute to see if you’re eligible, then get in touch! Or you can call us directly at phone numbers listed on the bottom of this page.

Learn More

You can learn more about the WISE study by reading our Question and Answer page on this website, or you can phone, email, or text us (see contact information below). You can also complete the pre-screening form on this website to see if you may be eligible to participate. Women who may qualify for WISE can phone to speak with one of our friendly research staff about the study. We will answer all your questions, conduct final eligibility screening, and for those who quality, we will enroll you into the study.  Here are a few essential details:

• Once enrolled, WISE participants will be expected to participate in the study for a period of 1 year. During this period, participants will complete a confidential survey once every 3 months for a total of 5 sessions. Some visits will include an HIV test, and may include additional testing. Each survey will take about one-and-a-half hours to complete (more or less).  Participants will receive $75 for each WISE survey/session they complete.
  
• During the coronavirus pandemic, WISE participants will be screened and enrolled into the study by phone, and surveys will be completed online using the participant’s own mobile phone, tablet or computer.  Payments of $75 will be made remotely, either by mailing a check or debit card, or issuing an Amazon online gift code, depending on the participant’s preference.
  
• After the coronavirus outbreak has ended, WISE participants will be expected to continue in the study by visiting our research offices in person to complete the surveys and other tests.

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Get Paid and See the Benefits

You will receive $75 for each visit you attend.

If you attend all five visits your payments will add up to $375.

And remember, sharing your experiences will go a long way to empowering women to make their voices heard, and help us provide better sexual health services in the future to women in New York State. If you think you’re ready to be a WISE woman, contact us today!

Q&A (Questions & Answers)
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the WISE study here. How do you find out if you’re eligible? What will you have to do? How much time will it take? How much do you get paid? You have questions. We have answers. Also text or call us at 1-646-588-8449 (New York City) or 1-585-746-6371 (Rochester, NY).

Q & A

Find Resources

This website has lots of important information and resources about sexual health and HIV/STD prevention for women. We are constantly updating the site to give you the most recent and accurate information possible.

Resources

Want to learn more about the WISE study?

Contact us and we’ll try to help…

In New York City…
Call or text Leilani (646) 588-8449 or Robert at (646) 599-5799
Email: Leilani@thewisestudy.com

In Rochester, NY…
Call or text Deepa (585) 746-6371
Email: Deepa@thewisestudy.com