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NCT Number: NCT02925390

Natural Procreative Technology Evaluation and Surveillance of Treatment for Infertility and Miscarriage

This study involves research, and the purpose of this study is to evaluate live birth rates among couples who are treated by Natural procreative technology, (NPT) for infertility and miscarriage.

Comparisons will be made to those declining NPT treatment, waiting for NPT treatment, receiving other treatment, or stopping treatment. The investigator seeks to document specific pregnancy rates for different factors such as age and type of infertility diagnosis. Investigators will also assess characteristics of environmental exposures that may be associated with infertility. Couples will be followed for up to three years, regardless of when they begin NPT treatment, or whether they continue treatment. Data from all couples will be useful for this study, regardless of their individual circumstances or actual treatment.

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About this study

This is a prospective cohort observational study. Couples presenting for possible treatment with NPT will be recruited for participation in the study. No randomization will occur. If a couple agrees to participate, investigators will collect information in three ways:

  • Questionnaires. (standard of care) These will be done at entry (SOC) to the study, on an annual basis for up to three years (research related), for any pregnancy, or whenever a patient exits the study. Questionnaires may be done by mail, email, or telephone. Each questionnaire has a woman's and a man's version, except the pregnancy questionnaire, which only has a woman's version. Each questionnaire will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete.
  • The subject's own Creighton Model fertility charts. (standard of care)
  • Information about NPT treatment and pregnancies from the medical records of their NPT physician(s). (standard of care)

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Couple or women, seeking NPT treatment or consultation to achieve pregnancy, to maintain pregnancy, or for fertility-related health issues.
  • Couple or women who is seeking pregnancy WITHIN the coming year.

Exclusion criteria

  • Couple or women is not a candidate for NPT for pregnancy (for example, couple or women is medically sterile or medically too high risk for pregnancy).
  • Couple or women is not able to provide informed consent (for example, language barriers).

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. live birth rates over time for patients who are treated with natural procreative technology

    Time frame: 3 years

    to determine what the live birth rates are over time for patients who are treated with natural procreative technology (NPT) for infertility or history of spontaneous abortion, and how the live birth rate may vary by patient characteristics, especially the age of the woman, prior pregnancy, and underlying diagnoses

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

St. Louis University

Other

Registry information

Acronym: Fertility

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Oct 5, 2016
Registry last updated
Sep 10, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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