Recruiting

Infertility & ART

Sponsor:

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Code:

NCT07376109

Conditions

Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Function

Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility

Sexual Dysfunction Female

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: Female

Age: 18 - 44

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Study Details

Brief summary:

This cross-sectional observational study examines how infertility and the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) are related to sexual function and sexual behaviors in women seeking fertility treatment. Infertility and the stress of ART may be associated with changes in sexual desire, satisfaction, and activity. The purpose is to better understand these associations to support the sexual health and overall well-being of women undergoing fertility care.

Women who are assigned female at birth, under 45 years old, diagnosed with infertility, and attending appointments at the MUHC Reproductive Centre are invited to take part. Participants will be asked to complete an anonymous questionnaire while waiting for their clinical visit. The questionnaire includes the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), which measures different aspects of sexual function, and additional questions about sexual activities, such as frequency of intercourse and other behaviors before and after fertility treatments.

Participants will not provide any identifying information. Completed questionnaires will be placed in a secure collection box to protect confidentiality.

Data from approximately 500 participants will be analyzed to explore how infertility type (primary vs. secondary), duration of infertility, and the number of unsuccessful ART cycles relate to sexual function and behavior. Findings from this study may help healthcare providers better recognize and address the sexual health concerns of women with infertility.

This study is approved by the McGill University Health Centre Research Ethics Board (REB #2025-11459).

Conditions

Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology

Sexual Behavior

Sexual Function

Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility

Sexual Dysfunction Female

Study ID

NCT07376109

Start date

Feb 6, 2026

Status verified date

Feb, 2026

Completion date

Jan, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Jan, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: Female

Age: 18 - 44

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Assigned female at birth.
2. Self-identify as a woman.
3. Age 18-44 years.
4. Diagnosis of infertility.
5. Seeking fertility treatment at the MUHC Reproductive Centre.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Assigned male at birth.
2. Age 45 years or older.
3. Sexual practices that do not allow for the possibility of conception (e.g., same-sex relationships without use of assisted reproductive technologies).
4. Seeking oocyte cryopreservation.
5. Individuals who do not wish to complete the anonymous questionnaire.

Study Design

Enrollment

500 participants

Anticipated

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

Observational Infertility Cohort

Women attending the MUHC Reproductive Centre for evaluation or treatment of infertility who complete a single anonymous questionnaire assessing sexual function and sexual behaviour.

Primary outcome measure

  • Female sexual function [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]
  • Sexual Behaviour [ Time Frame: Day 1 ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Rebecca L Eckler, MD

(514) 843-1650rebecca.eckler@mail.mcgill.ca

Michael H Dahan, MD

(514) 843-1650michael.dahan@mcgill.ca

Locations

MUHC Reproductive Centre

Recruiting

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2L 4S8

Contacts

Michael H Dahan, MD

(514) 843-1650michael.dahan@mcgill.ca

More Information

Sponsor

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre

Last update posted

Feb 20, 2026

Last verified

Feb, 2026

Keywords

  • infertility
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • ART
  • IVF
  • female sexual function
  • female sexual function index
  • FSFI
  • sexual behavior
  • sexual dysfunction
  • women's sexual health

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-10-10. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre on 2026-02-20. Recruitment status is synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov and may not reflect the sponsor's current status. Confirm during your call.