Development of an Interactive Web-based Teaching Tool for in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Patients

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Education

• Registration Number: NCT01046188
• Lead Sponsor: Ottawa Fertility Centre

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate an interactive web-based teaching tool in IVF patients. Patients will be randomized to participate in web-based IVF teaching or a didactic lecture. A knowledge questionnaire will be completed both prior to and following the teaching intervention. Both groups will also complete stress and satisfaction surveys throughout the IVF treatment cycle. Groups will be compared at the completion of the study for demographics, level of knowledge, stress and satisfaction. The web-based group will be evaluated for web usage.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2010-01
• Study Start: 2010-01
• Study First Submitted: 2010-01-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-01-08
• Study First Posted: 2010-01-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-01-14
• Last Update Posted: 2010-01-15

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

• Subject >18 years of age
• Able to provide informed consent
• First cycle of IVF
• English speaking and reading
• Internet access at home or work (that is easily accessible for personal use)

Exclusion Criteria

• Failure to complete a baseline knowledge questionnaire prior to IVF consent signing
• Previous attendance at an IVF teaching session
• Previous IVF treatment (at the Ottawa Fertility Centre or any other IVF clinic)
• Undergoing Natural Cycle IVF (these patients do not generally participate in teaching sessions, as they undergo one-on-one teaching)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess knowledge in IVF patients after completing either a web-based teaching module or traditional teaching session	Assessed prior to consenting to IVF treatment and after teaching intervention (within 6-8 weeks)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess stress levels in IVF patients after completing either a web-based teaching module or traditional teaching session	Assessed prior to consenting to IVF treatment and after teaching intervention (within 6-8 weeks)
To assess satisfaction in IVF patients after completing either a web-based teaching module or traditional teaching session	Assessed after the teaching intervention and at study completion (within 4-6 weeks)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ottawa Fertility Centre; 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada