Support for the transition to Parenthood with Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The trial investigates an online intervention called the STORK Program designed for couples where one partner is pregnant. It uses a structured online curriculum to address sexual satisfaction, intimacy, and communication during pregnancy through 12 months postpartum. Participants are married or cohabiting couples in a first pregnancy with low-risk status, recruited from Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the U.K. The study analyzes whether the program improves sexual well-being and relationship quality compared with standard information, with baseline and follow-up assessments to track changes. The trial aims to inform resources for couples navigating changes in sexuality and intimacy across the transition to parenthood.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* married or cohabitating romantic relationship of at least 12 months
* one member of the couple must be currently pregnant (13-27 weeks gestation) with their first baby together (If the couple has a history of miscarriage or stillbirth, previously gave a baby up for adoption, or have other children who do not live with them, they are still eligible to participate.)
* low-risk pregnancy
* live in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, or the United Kingdom
* able to read and understand English
* have access to a personal e-mail account

Exclusion Criteria:

* severe relational distress or conflict as determined by baseline measures
* one or both partners of a couple do not complete the baseline survey - this includes cases where one or both partners do not pass at least 3/5 attention checks in the baseline survey
* instructed to avoid sexual activity from a healthcare professional

Where it's running

• University of British Columbia
  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Recruiting
• Dalhousie University
  Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Natalie O Rosen, PhD
• Email: nrosen@dal.ca
• Phone: 902-494-4044

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.