Internet-based Sex counseling and chances on natural conception in couples with Idiopathic Subfertility: a randomized clinical trial

Completed

• Conditions: infertility; unfulfilled desire to have children; 10013356

• Registration Number: NL-OMON50500
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2022-05-25
• Last Update Posted: 23 April 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 700

Inclusion Criteria

1. Heterosexual couples
2. in which the woman is between 18 and 43 years of age
3. Unexplained subfertility (bilateral tubal patency, an ovulatory cycle and a
normal semen analysis)
4. At least 30% chance of an ongoing pregnancy after natural conception within
12 months, estimated based on female age, duration of subfertility, type of
subfertility (primary or secondary), percentage of progressively motile sperm,
and referral status (self-referral, secondary or tertiary care referral)
5. Sufficient command of the Dutch or English language
6. Willingness to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

Somatic or psychological problems interfering with couples* ability to have
intercourse

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary outcome: ongoing pregnancy conceived naturally within six months after<br /><br>randomization.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary outcomes: time-to-pregnancy, live birth rate, costs, sexual activity,<br /><br>wellbeing and sexual functioning.</p><br>