Online Mind/Body Program for Fertility
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies, Infertility |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 11/19/2017 |
| Start Date: | March 14, 2015 |
| End Date: | April 14, 2017 |
Fertility & Well-Being: Mind/Body Protocol
This pilot-study assesses the feasibility and acceptability of an Online Mind/Body Fertility
Program, designed to help individuals and/or couples cope with the physical and emotional
impact of infertility by learning special relaxation strategies and improving lifestyle
habits. Participants included women experiencing infertility who had not given birth to a
child. Half of participants received access to the 10-week Online Mind-Body Program and the
other half were placed on a waiting-list.
Program, designed to help individuals and/or couples cope with the physical and emotional
impact of infertility by learning special relaxation strategies and improving lifestyle
habits. Participants included women experiencing infertility who had not given birth to a
child. Half of participants received access to the 10-week Online Mind-Body Program and the
other half were placed on a waiting-list.
Infertility is defined as the inability to conceive a child. A couple may be acknowledged as
infertile if conception has not occurred after 12 months of having regular, unprotected
intercourse. Over six million couples in the United States are affected by infertility.
Research suggests that there is a relationship between psychological distress and
infertility, but the relationship is complex. The information from this study will be used to
better understand the relationship between psychological distress and infertility among
couples. Furthermore, the investigators are interested in testing Dr. Alice Domar's Mind/Body
Fertility Program that was designed to help individuals regain control of their life and
learn new lifestyle habits that can increase their chances of conceiving. There is evidence
that individuals that participated in the group format of this treatment protocol showed
statistically significant decreases in physical and psychological symptoms of stress and
increases in conception rates. Our primary goals are to evaluate patients willingness to be
recruited and randomized as well as their adherence and attrition to the program. Our
secondary goals are to evaluate reductions in emotional distress (i.e., anxiety, depression,
and stress) and enhance emotion regulation skills as well as pregnancy rates.
infertile if conception has not occurred after 12 months of having regular, unprotected
intercourse. Over six million couples in the United States are affected by infertility.
Research suggests that there is a relationship between psychological distress and
infertility, but the relationship is complex. The information from this study will be used to
better understand the relationship between psychological distress and infertility among
couples. Furthermore, the investigators are interested in testing Dr. Alice Domar's Mind/Body
Fertility Program that was designed to help individuals regain control of their life and
learn new lifestyle habits that can increase their chances of conceiving. There is evidence
that individuals that participated in the group format of this treatment protocol showed
statistically significant decreases in physical and psychological symptoms of stress and
increases in conception rates. Our primary goals are to evaluate patients willingness to be
recruited and randomized as well as their adherence and attrition to the program. Our
secondary goals are to evaluate reductions in emotional distress (i.e., anxiety, depression,
and stress) and enhance emotion regulation skills as well as pregnancy rates.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Women and Men
- Infertility diagnosis
- Trying to get pregnant
- 18 years or older
- Read and write English
Exclusion Criteria:
- No current diagnosis for an active psychotic disorder, eating disorder, substance
abuse or dependence
- Not reporting current suicidal ideation/intent
- No psychotropic medication changes in the last four weeks
- Has not completed a formal mind/body program focused on infertility that included
relaxation, yoga, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring, stress reduction strategies,
listening and communication skills, goal setting and assertiveness training.
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