Family Research
Conditions
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.
Interventions
OTHERQuestionnaire
Enrolled subjects will complete a questionnaire to ascertain information on treatment considerations, obstacles, motivations, and outcomes encountered on their pathway to fatherhood.
Sponsors
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Study design
Observational model
FAMILY_BASED
Time perspective
OTHER
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Response to survey questions | 1 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 |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed