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Behavioural Intervention

Preconception Screening for Women

N/A
Recruiting
Led By Shannon I Maloney, PhD
Research Sponsored by University of Nebraska
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Biologically female
Be between 18 and 65 years old
Must not have
Under 19 or over 49 years of age
Not biologically female
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 month duration of study
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Summary

This trial aims to study a new self-selected preconception screening tool that allows patients to take an active role in their care. The goal is to see if this tool can help women make positive changes

Who is the study for?
This trial is for women of reproductive age who are interested in preconception care. It's designed to help them become active participants in their health by using a self-selected screening tool during routine medical visits.
What is being tested?
The study tests a new approach where patients use a self-selected questionnaire for preconception screening, followed by counseling. The goal is to see if this method improves the uptake and effectiveness of preconception care services.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves completing a questionnaire and receiving counseling, there are no direct physical side effects expected from participating in this trial.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am biologically female.

Exclusion Criteria

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I am either younger than 19 or older than 49 years old.
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I am not biologically female.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 month duration of study
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 month duration of study for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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Primary study objectives
Preconception Health Behavior Intentions
Preconception Knowledge Questionnaire
Risk Detection Rate
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Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Patient-centered pre-conception screeningExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
A short form, 2 question screening form which asks patients which preconception health topics they would like to discuss with their doctor today. Includes an option for "None of these. I would not like to discuss how my health can affect fertility and any future pregnancies"
Group II: Risk-based pre-conception risk screeningActive Control1 Intervention
A long form questionnaire screening for a range of preconception health risk factors including: age, weight, exercise, diet, nutrition, health conditions, risky behaviors, immunization status, prescription medications, birth control use
Group III: ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Patient is asked a single question: "Your health today can make a difference for the pregnancy you experience tomorrow. Do you agree with the statement above?"

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of NebraskaLead Sponsor
554 Previous Clinical Trials
1,145,136 Total Patients Enrolled
Shannon I Maloney, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Nebraska
~88 spots leftby Mar 2025
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