Pilot program to help underserved patients access infertility care
Implementing a Pilot Patient Navigator Program to Improve Access to Infertility Care for Underserved Patients
NA · Boston Medical Center · NCT06481319
This study is testing a new support program to help underserved patients at Boston Medical Center get quicker access to infertility care and treatments.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 43 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Boston Medical Center (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Boston, Massachusetts) |
| Trial ID | NCT06481319 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot program investigates the implementation of an infertility Patient Navigator (PN) program aimed at assisting underserved individuals at Boston Medical Center in accessing infertility care. The study evaluates whether the PN program can reduce the time required for infertility evaluations and the initiation of fertility treatments. It focuses on improving timelines for obtaining insurance coverage, expediting necessary lab work and appointments, and assessing the medical literacy of participants to understand its impact on care facilitation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are new patients at Boston Medical Center seeking a diagnosis of infertility who are part of an underserved population.
Not a fit: Patients who are not seeking treatment with their own eggs or those who are non-English speaking may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve access to infertility care for underserved populations, leading to timely evaluations and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: While similar patient navigator programs have shown promise in other healthcare areas, this specific approach to infertility care is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Intervention cases * A new patient at BMC Reproductive Endocrinology for the diagnosis of infertility from July 1, 2024 to January 31, 2025 Controls * A new patient at BMC Reproductive Endocrinology for the diagnosis of infertility from July 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in whom fertility treatment with their own eggs is not recommended, egg freezing or oncofertility cycles. * Non-English speaking
Where this trial is running
Boston, Massachusetts
- Boston Medical Center, Reproductive Endocrinology — Boston, Massachusetts, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Wendy Kuohung, MD — Boston Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Wendy Kuohung, MD
- Email: wkuohung@bu.edu
- Phone: 617-414-5175
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.
Conditions: Infertility, Infertility Patient Navigator, Under-resourced patients, Cycle based testing, Urology appointments, Health Literacy, Boston Medical Center