Examining Telehealth for Abortion Care and Health Equity
Improving Health Equity by Understanding Preferences in Telehealth Abortion
This study tests how using telehealth for abortion care affects costs and follow-up for patients, especially those from underserved communities, compared to in-person visits.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Ages | 14 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Francisco Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Oakland, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT06787274 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study investigates how telehealth services for reproductive healthcare impact the timing, costs, and follow-up care for patients seeking abortion. It aims to understand whether telehealth reaches individuals in areas with significant health inequities and to identify the features of telehealth that patients prefer. The study will involve 2,000 participants, divided into two groups: those seeking medication abortion care in-person and those using telehealth. The findings will help optimize telehealth services for marginalized communities, including people of color, low-income individuals, and immigrants.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals currently seeking medication abortion care, either in-person or via telehealth.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently seeking medication abortion care will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance equitable access to abortion care through telehealth, particularly for underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: While telehealth has shown promise in other areas of healthcare, this specific application for abortion care is relatively novel and untested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Must be currently or about to be obtaining medication abortion care through in-person or telehealth services Exclusion Criteria: * Not currently or about to be obtaining medication abortion care through in-person or telehealth services
Where this trial is running
Oakland, California
- Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health (ANSIRH) — Oakland, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ushma Upadhyay, PhD, MPH
- Email: ushma.upadhyay@ucsf.edu
- Phone: 415-353-4626
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.