Educational Website for Reproductive Coercion

Age: 18 - 65

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: University of Michigan

Disqualifiers: Previous exposure, No valid email

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 4

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

This trial tests a new educational website called BRIDGES, designed to help family planning patients understand reproductive coercion (pressuring someone into unwanted reproductive decisions) and learn ways to stay safe. The study aims to determine if the website helps patients feel more informed and confident in discussing these issues with their healthcare providers. Participants will come from Planned Parenthood clinics in Michigan and will be divided into two groups: one using the BRIDGES website and the other receiving standard care. Eligible participants are family planning patients with a scheduled birth control appointment and access to the clinic's patient portal. As an unphased trial, this study offers participants a chance to contribute to important research that could enhance patient education and safety in reproductive health.

Will I have to stop taking my current medications?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems focused on educational content rather than medication changes.

What prior data suggests that this educational website is safe for family planning patients?

Research has shown that the BRIDGES program is an educational website designed to help people understand reproductive coercion (RC) and learn ways to reduce harm. As an online educational tool, BRIDGES is considered very safe for users. Unlike medical treatments, it doesn't involve taking drugs or undergoing procedures.

Studies have not reported any negative effects from using educational websites like BRIDGES. The main goal is to provide information and support, which is generally easy to handle, as it involves reading and interacting with online content. Therefore, there should be no safety concerns for anyone considering joining this study. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

Why are researchers excited about this trial?

Researchers are excited about the BRIDGES approach because it offers a novel way to address reproductive coercion, a form of abuse where someone controls another person's reproductive choices. Unlike traditional interventions that may focus solely on healthcare provider interactions, BRIDGES combines an educational website with standard care, aiming to empower individuals with knowledge and resources directly. This method leverages digital tools to provide accessible, private, and potentially more engaging support for those affected. By integrating technology with healthcare, BRIDGES could offer a more comprehensive solution to this complex issue, potentially reaching a wider audience and providing tailored support.

What evidence suggests that the BRIDGES educational website is effective for improving understanding of reproductive coercion?

Research has shown that educational tools like BRIDGES can significantly aid in understanding reproductive coercion (RC). In this trial, participants will receive either the standard of care or the BRIDGES tool alongside standard care. One study found that women facing intimate partner violence (IPV) who used tools like BRIDGES were 71% less likely to experience pressure to become pregnant. This suggests that BRIDGES can help users better identify and address RC. The educational content explains RC and offers strategies to mitigate its impact. By encouraging discussions with healthcare providers, BRIDGES aims to enhance decision-making and support. ^{1 3 4 6 7}

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for family planning patients aged 18-29 at Planned Parenthood of Michigan clinics. It's designed to help them understand and address reproductive coercion (RC). Participants must be willing to use a web-based educational tool and complete surveys. There are no specific exclusion criteria provided.

Inclusion Criteria

I completed the survey and attended my birth control appointment.

I am seeking family planning services and identify as a woman, transgender man, non-binary, or gender-diverse.

Able to participate in English

Exclusion Criteria

Previously exposed to the intervention (e.g., participated in user testing during September and October 2024)

Does not have a valid email address

Timeline for a Trial Participant

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Intervention

Participants receive the BRIDGES educational website intervention or standard of care

5-10 minutes

1 visit (in-person)

Follow-up

Participants complete surveys to assess knowledge, self-efficacy, and behavior changes

3 months

3 surveys (pre-appointment, post-appointment, 3-months)

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• BRIDGES

Trial Overview The 'BRIDGES' website, an educational tool aimed at improving understanding of RC and promoting healthy relationships, is being tested against standard care. The study involves random assignment of clinics to either integrate BRIDGES into patient care or continue with their usual support services.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: BRIDGES plus standard of care Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Standard of care Active Control 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Michigan

Lead Sponsor

Trials

1,891

Recruited

6,458,000+

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)

Collaborator

Trials

2,103

Recruited

2,760,000+

Citations

1. clinicaltrials.gov clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06764030

A Patient-Directed Computerized Intervention to Address ... BRIDGES aims to improve family planning (FP) patients' understanding of reproductive coercion (RC) and harm-reduction strategies, as well as their ability to ...

2. withpower.com withpower.com/trial/phase-feasibility-pilot-study-10-2024-06485

Educational Website for Reproductive Coercion BRIDGES aims to improve family planning (FP) patients' understanding of reproductive coercion (RC) and harm-reduction strategies, as well as their ability to ...

3. event.fourwaves.com event.fourwaves.com/nnvawi2025/abstracts/7fa85f0f-0612-4a53-be14-b92edbbc6b20

Building reproductive decision-making, empowerment, and ... Building reproductive decision-making, empowerment, and support (BRIDGES): An educational web-based application to address reproductive coercion.

4. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3052939/

A family planning clinic partner violence intervention to ... Among women reporting past 3-month IPV at baseline, there was a 71% reduction in the odds of pregnancy coercion among participants in intervention clinics ...

5. ipvhealth.org ipvhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Repro_Toolkit_LowRes.pdf

Did You Know Your Relationship Affects Your Health? Our goal is to reframe the way in which health care systems respond to IPV, reproductive and sexual coercion such that the health care provider is the hub of a ...

6. meddatax.com meddatax.com/clinical-trials/NCT06764030

A Patient-Directed Computerized Intervention to Address ... BRIDGES aims to improve family planning (FP) patients' understanding of reproductive coercion (RC) and harm-reduction strategies, as well as their ability to ...

7. bridgetotreatment.org bridgetotreatment.org/reproductive-health/access-bridge/

Access Bridge Access Bridge is a novel program that improves access to evidence-based reproductive health services and increases health equity.