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Person of reproductive age seeking termination of pregnancy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up immediately after use of intervention (decision aid) or usual care condition (clinic website)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will help to determine whether the use of an online decision aid leads to improved decisional quality in patients seeking early abortion.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals of reproductive age in Canada who are within 63 days from their last menstrual period, seeking an early abortion, can give consent, and have internet access with a valid email. It excludes those who decide to continue the pregnancy or miscarry spontaneously.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an online decision aid designed to help patients choose between surgical or medication abortion against usual care provided by clinic websites. Participants will be randomly assigned to either option and surveyed on their knowledge and satisfaction with their decision.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves the use of a decision aid rather than medical treatments, there are no direct physical side effects associated with participation. However, emotional or psychological responses may vary based on individual experiences.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowSelect...
I am of reproductive age and seeking to end a pregnancy.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 4 weeks after enrolment (after abortion complete)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~4 weeks after enrolment (after abortion complete)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Decisional Conflict Score
Secondary outcome measures
Decision concordance
Knowledge of abortion method score
Satisfaction with decision score (SWD)
Other outcome measures
Correlation between SWD scores and patient reported side effects
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Decision AidExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Patients will be guided to an online interactive decision aid tool.
Group II: Usual CareActive Control1 Intervention
Patients will be guided to visit the clinic website of the Nova Scotia Women's Choice Clinic.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Nova Scotia Health AuthorityOTHER
263 Previous Clinical Trials
84,506 Total Patients Enrolled
Melissa BrooksLead Sponsor
Dalhousie UniversityOTHER
169 Previous Clinical Trials
403,214 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am within 9 weeks from my last period for a medication abortion.I am of reproductive age and seeking to end a pregnancy.I have decided to continue with my pregnancy.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Decision Aid
- Group 2: Usual Care
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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