New study offers free online support for IVF parents to ease stress and boost bonding
NCT ID NCT06770972
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study helps pregnant individuals who used assisted reproductive technology (like IVF) and their support partner build a strong coparenting relationship. Participants attend 9 free online sessions and complete surveys and at-home blood tests to measure stress and inflammation. The goal is to improve communication, reduce anxiety and depression, and support emotional well-being during and after pregnancy.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 40 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jan 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Pregnant individuals via ART, at least 18 years of age 2. Have a caregiving partner (e.g. spouse, grandparent; nanny; friend) who will attend sessions 3. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 4. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 5. English speaking 7\. Access to and familiarity with a tablet, smartphone, or computer Exclusion Criteria: 1. Psychosis 2. Perinatal loss (current) - history of loss is OK 3. Individuals outside of the US 4. Do not have smartphones, tablets, computers (the FF class is virtual)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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