New online tool aims to boost reproductive talks for women vets

NCT ID NCT04584294

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a web-based decision support tool called MyPath for women veterans aged 18-44. The tool helps them think about pregnancy goals and birth control before a VA primary care visit. Half of the 465 participants received a link to the tool before their appointment; the other half did not. Researchers wanted to see if the tool led to better discussions with doctors and more confident decision-making about reproductive health.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: MyPath Web-Based Informational and Decision Support Tool
What this could lead to: If successful, this tool could help women veterans have better conversations with their doctors about pregnancy planning and birth control.
What could go wrong: This is a completed behavioral study, not a treatment trial. The tool may not change actual health outcomes or work outside the VA system.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Contraception Behavior

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONTRACEPTION CONTRACEPTION BEHAVIOR PREPREGNANCY HEALTH REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atlanta VA Medical and Rehab Center, Decatur, GA

Decatur, Georgia, 30033, United States
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX

Temple, Texas, 76504-7451, United States
Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC

Durham, North Carolina, 27705, United States
El Paso VA Health Care System, El Paso, TX

El Paso, Texas, 79930-4211, United States
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX

Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando, FL

Orlando, Florida, 32803, United States
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, Aurora, CO

Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
South Texas Health Care System, San Antonio, TX

San Antonio, Texas, 78229-4404, United States
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System University Drive Division, Pittsburgh, PA

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15240, United States
VA Puget Sound Health Care System Seattle Division, Seattle, WA

Seattle, Washington, 98108-1532, United States
VA Salt Lake City Health Care System, Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84148-0001, United States
VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA

San Diego, California, 92161, United States

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