The Effect of a Mindset Management Approach on Stress Levels in Women With Infertility
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the effect of a mindset management intervention on stress levels in women with infertility. The main question it aims to answer is: Can the Organic Conceptions approach decrease stress levels in women with infertility? Participants in both groups will be asked to complete three surveys at three time points. The intervention group will complete the Organic Conceptions program, while the control group will not complete an intervention. Researchers will compare the intervention group and control group to see if the Organic Conceptions mindset management program decreases stress levels in women with infertility.
Description
The study follows a randomized controlled, unblinded, between-groups, and repeated measure design. The study period will last 16 weeks for both groups. Potential subjects will first be screened by a patient service representative at the SGF office in Roanoke, who will generate a report of new patients who were seen recently. The patient service representative will then reach out to those patients via email and introduce them to the study. If they are interested in enrolling, they will fill out the REDCap survey linked in the email, which asks for their name, email, and phone #. If they fill ou…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–42 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Speaks and reads English * New patient at Shady Grove Fertility in Roanoke or Richmond * Access to smartphone, tablet, or computer, and internet Exclusion Criteria: * Has seen a fertility specialist (reproductive endocrinologist) before AND underwent fertility treatment under that provider * Is currently engaging with the Organic Conceptions method
Interventions
- BehavioralOrganic Conceptions mindset management program
Organic Conceptions is a theoretical model and corresponding 9-step cognitive-based therapy program that enables people to understand where they are in their fertility journey, and provides them with coping strategies to reframe the painful emotional side effects of infertility. In addition to the 9-step program, there are mini-classes on the key triggers that people face when dealing with infertility. The intervention consists of a series of assignments that participants in the intervention group will complete for a ten-week period. These assignments will take approximately three hours per week to complete. In addition, participants will complete biweekly live support group sessions led by certified coaches and will have the option to join a Facebook support group.
Location
- Shady Grove FertilityRoanoke, Virginia