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Pathways to Fatherhood

Completed
Conditions
Family Research
Registration Number
NCT03966352
Lead Sponsor
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to better understand the decision-making process that gay couples go through in order to have children.

Detailed Description

The purpose of this study is to better understand treatment considerations, obstacles, motivations, and outcomes for gay men through a survey based questionnaire study.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
21
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men over age 18 who self-identify as gay
  • Participants should be individuals who are seeking or have sought reproductive services at RMA New Jersey locations.
  • Participants may be included if they have not yet gone through the assisted reproductive process but are considering fatherhood and identify as gay.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Individuals who are not 18 years of age or older.
  • Participants who do not self-identify as gay males.
  • Female patients.
  • Failure of the participant to agree to enrollment in the study with written consent.

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Response to survey questions1 week

assess response to questions regarding quality of life, general health, demographic info as well as vies on sperm, egg donation, gestational carriers, legal and financial issues as well as adoption or foster care

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States

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