Group Preconception Care for Infertility
Trial Summary
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's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Group Preconception Care for Infertility?
Research shows that preconception education and counseling can improve the success of fertility treatments by enhancing fertility awareness and addressing health risks before pregnancy. This approach is beneficial for couples undergoing fertility treatment, as it helps in planning and preparing for a healthy pregnancy.12345
Is Group Preconception Care safe for humans?
How is Group Preconception Care for Infertility different from other treatments for infertility?
Group Preconception Care for Infertility is unique because it focuses on preparing individuals for pregnancy by addressing biomedical, behavioral, and social risks before conception, rather than treating infertility directly. This approach involves education and counseling in a group setting, which can enhance fertility awareness and promote better maternal and birth outcomes.2391011
What is the purpose of this trial?
Group Preconception Care for Fertility Patients aims to translate the well-established group prenatal care model to preconception care to improve pregnancy and neonatal outcomes. In partnership with Pomelo Care (a virtual maternity care program), the investigators are conducting this study using couples at Penn Fertility Care.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for women who are new patients at Penn Fertility Care, currently trying to conceive and planning to carry a pregnancy themselves. They should be willing to try group preconception care or usual care and able to use technology for questionnaires. It's not open to those who've had prior infertility treatments elsewhere, need a gestational carrier, require genetic testing on embryos, or can't complete surveys in English.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preconception Care
Participants receive group preconception care to improve pregnancy and neonatal outcomes
Pregnancy Monitoring
Participants are monitored from conception to delivery for various health outcomes
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after delivery
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Group Preconception Care
Group Preconception Care is already approved in United States, European Union, Canada for the following indications:
- General health optimization before pregnancy
- Risk factor assessment for pregnancy complications
- Pre-pregnancy health assessment
- Education on healthy lifestyle choices for reproductive health
- Pre-pregnancy counseling
- Risk factor management for pregnancy
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Pennsylvania
Lead Sponsor
Pomelo Care, Inc.
Collaborator
Independence Blue Cross
Collaborator