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.

Visit Us

Women who qualify for WISE will make an appointment to visit us at one of our research office locations to learn more about the study, including the following details:

• WISE participants will be expected to visit our research offices once every 3 months over a 1-year period—for a total of 5 visits.
• At each visit, participants will be asked to fill out a private and confidential computer-based questionnaire. Visits may also include a voluntary HIV test or other tests.

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Get Paid and See the Benefits

You will receive $75, plus local transportation allowance 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).

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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