The Experiences of Women With Spinal Cord Injury Regarding Fertility, Contraception and Pregnancy

The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of women with spinal cord injury regarding fertility, contraception and pregnancy.

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Key information

Conditions

Spinal Cord Injury Central Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Diseases Spinal Cord Diseases Spinal Cord Injuries Trauma, Nervous System Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ankara Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Although some studies exist in the literature on contraception and pregnancy in women with spinal cord injury, the data still remain insufficient.

The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of women with spinal cord injury regarding fertility, contraception and pregnancy.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Ages 18-55
Post-spinal cord injury period > 1 year

Exclusion criteria

Having cognitive impairment

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Evaluation of experiences with fertility, contraception and pregnancy

Time frame: through study completion, an average of one month

The content of the survey used in the study was created by the research team after reviewing the current literature examining the parameters related to fertility, contraception and pregnancy in women with spinal cord injury. The survey consists closed-ended (e.g., use of a five-point Likert scale to assess whether spinal cord injury affects the decision to have children (Higher scores mean worse outcome)) and open-ended questions (e.g., What is the reason for choosing the contraceptive method used?)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Evaluation of Experiences of Women With Spinal Cord Injury Regarding Fertility, Contraception and Pregnancy

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2026
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Mar 12, 2025
Registry last updated: Mar 27, 2026

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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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