Male-factor Infertility
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to understand the experience of men and their partners when diagnosed with male-factor infertility while trying to achieve a pregnancy and the skills they use to adapt to this diagnosis.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Duke University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Men: * in a partnered relationship with a female * have been trying without success to conceive a pregnancy * have been referred due to suspected or diagnosed male-factor infertility * have the ability to read and write English Female Partner: * 18 to 40 years of age * ability to read and write English
Exclusion criteria
* living children, either biological or adoptive * history of vasectomy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Feasibility, as measured by the percentage of eligible subjects agreed to participate | 6 months |
| Feasibility, as measured by retention percentage | 6 months |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Concordance between men and partners with respect to levels of global infertility stress, as measured by questionnaire | 3 months |
| Change in level of global infertility stress, as measured by questionnaire | Baseline, 6 months |
| Feasibility, as measured by percentage of participants who used text messaging to complete their study questionnaires | 6 months |
| Concordance between men and partners with respect to quality of life, as measured by questionnaire | 3 months |
| Change in quality of life, as measured by questionnaire | Baseline, 6 months |
Countries
United Kingdom, United States
Outcome results
None listed