AI and surveys aim to unlock family planning secrets in pakistan
NCT ID NCT06733831
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveys over 9,000 married women in Pakistan to understand why many who want modern contraceptives are not using them. Researchers will use AI and interviews to identify barriers like access, cost, or social norms. The goal is to help local programs better support women in making their own family planning choices.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this research could help design better family planning programs that address real barriers women face, potentially increasing voluntary contraceptive use.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It gathers information but does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly change outcomes. Results may not apply to other regions.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 9,230 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population for this research focuses on Married Women of Reproductive Age (MWRA) between the ages of 15 and 49 residing in Sindh, Pakistan.
- Ages
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15 to 49 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Married women aged 15-49 * Married women providing written informed consent to participate in the study * One married woman from each selected household Exclusion Criteria: * Women below 15 years and above 49 years are not eligible to participate * Women aged 15-18 will be excluded unless a parent, guardian, or spouse consents to her participation in the study, * Participants who do not speak the languages in which the surveys and interviews are conducted may be excluded to ensure accurate communication and understanding of the study materials. * Individuals with severe cognitive impairments or intellectual disabilities that could affect their ability to comprehend the study objectives or provide meaningful responses may be excluded. * Participants who are unable or unwilling to provide informed consent for participation in the study will be excluded to uphold ethical standards and protect participant rights.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, 74800, Pakistan