Vasectomy: Right for Me? — a web-based decision aid
Official title: Addressing Factors Related to Disparities in Vasectomy
Run by University of Pittsburgh · NCT07451067 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A web-based decision aid helps men think clearly about vasectomy and other birth control options to see if it fits their goals.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 21 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 750 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Pittsburgh Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (San Francisco, California and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 20, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 2027 |
| Study ends | August 2027 |
| Registry record updated | October 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07451067 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Assigned male at birth, 21-55 years old, considering vasectomy, fluent in English or Spanish, living in the United States, and without a prior vasectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals not considering vasectomy or who do not fit language or age criteria may not benefit from the decision aid.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized, web-based study tests a decision aid that provides evidence-informed information about vasectomy and alternatives. Participants are men aged 21-55 considering vasectomy and fluent in English or Spanish; they are assigned to use the decision aid or not and complete surveys about knowledge, decisional conflict, and reproductive goals. The study aims to determine whether the decision aid increases knowledge about vasectomy, reduces decisional conflict, and heightens interest in vasectomy compared with usual information. It will compare outcomes between those who use the tool and those who do not, with data collected immediately after randomization for some participants. The trial is led by the University of Pittsburgh with NICHD and Resound Research for Reproductive Health, located in San Francisco and Pittsburgh.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, users may make more informed, values-aligned decisions about vasectomy.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work suggests decision aids can improve knowledge and reduce decisional conflict in reproductive health choices, though applicability to vasectomy specifically may vary.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Are assigned male at birth * 21-55 years of age * Comfortable reading in English or Spanish * Live in the United States * Are considering vasectomy * Have not had a vasectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Are not assigned male at birth * Are less than 21 or more than 55 years of age * Is not comfortable reading English nor Spanish * Do not live in the United States * Are not considering vasectomy * Have had a vasectomy * Once a racial or economic sub-group recruitment number has been reached, no other subjects fitting that ethnicity or income group will be enrolled.
Where it's running
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Resound Research for Reproductive Health, a project of the Tides Center
San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting -
CONVERGE Toward Sexual and Reproductive Health Equity
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Sonya Borrero, MD, MS — University of Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Sonya Borrero, MD, MS
- Email: borrsp@upmc.edu
- Phone: 412-216-1104
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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.