Mindset management to reduce stress in women facing infertility
Official title: The Effect of a Mindset Management Approach on Stress Levels in Women With Infertility
Run by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · NCT05997407 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a special program can help reduce stress in women who are dealing with infertility.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 42 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Roanoke, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 10, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 10, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05997407 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women who are new patients at Shady Grove Fertility in Roanoke or Richmond and are experiencing infertility.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have previously seen a fertility specialist and undergone treatment or are currently using the Organic Conceptions method may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of a mindset management intervention, specifically the Organic Conceptions program, on stress levels in women experiencing infertility. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group, which will engage in the Organic Conceptions program, or a control group that will not receive any intervention. Over a 16-week period, both groups will complete surveys at three different time points to assess changes in stress levels. The study seeks to determine if the mindset management approach can effectively lower stress in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce stress levels in women dealing with infertility, potentially improving their overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of the Organic Conceptions program may be novel, similar mindset management interventions have shown promise in reducing stress in other populations.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Speaks and reads English * New patient at Shady Grove Fertility in Roanoke or Richmond * Access to smartphone, tablet, or computer, and internet Exclusion Criteria: * Has seen a fertility specialist (reproductive endocrinologist) before AND underwent fertility treatment under that provider * Is currently engaging with the Organic Conceptions method
Where it's running
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Shady Grove Fertility
Roanoke, Virginia, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emily Evans-Hoeker, MD
- Email: Emily.Evans-Hoeker@sgfertility.com
- Phone: (844) 205- 3246
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.