Recruiting

Interactive Education

Sponsor:

Loyola University

Code:

NCT07497971

Conditions

Sexual Health Education During Pregnancy

Communication About Sexual Health in Prenatal Care

Sexual Function and Intimacy in Pregnancy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: Female

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Interventions

Standard ACOG Educational Article

Interactive Sexual Health Educational Module

Study Details

Brief summary:

This study looks at whether an interactive online education module can improve knowledge, comfort, and communication about sexual health during pregnancy. Many pregnant individuals experience changes in sexual function and intimacy but may feel uncomfortable discussing these topics or may have misconceptions about what is safe during pregnancy.

Participants who are pregnant and receiving routine prenatal care will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will complete an interactive, evidence-based educational module focused on sexual health and intimacy during pregnancy. The other group will review a standard educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) about sexual activity during pregnancy.

Participants will complete surveys before and after reviewing the educational material, as well as a follow-up survey two weeks later. These surveys will measure knowledge about sexual health during pregnancy, comfort discussing sexual concerns with healthcare providers, and sexual function. The goal of this study is to determine whether an interactive educational approach can better support pregnant individuals' understanding of sexual health and encourage open communication with healthcare providers during pregnancy.

Conditions

Sexual Health Education During Pregnancy

Communication About Sexual Health in Prenatal Care

Sexual Function and Intimacy in Pregnancy

Study ID

NCT07497971

Start date

Feb 28, 2026

Status verified date

Aug, 2026

Completion date

Feb, 2027

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Feb, 2027

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: Female

Age: 18+

Healthy Volunteers: Not accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant individuals at or beyond 12 weeks gestation
  • Age 18 years or older
  • English speaking with English reading proficiency
  • Experiencing a low risk pregnancy with no major complications
  • Not currently followed by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) for high risk pregnancy management

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy complications requiring management by Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
  • Placed on pelvic rest
  • Advised by their provider to abstain from sexual intercourse

Study Design

Enrollment

100 participants

Anticipated

Allocation

Randomized

Intervention Model

Parallel Assignment

Primary purpose

Prevention

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Arm 1: Interactive Educational Module

Participants assigned to this arm will complete a pre-test survey, review an interactive, evidence-based online educational module focused on sexual health, intimacy, and common misconceptions during pregnancy, and then complete an immediate post-test survey. A follow-up survey will be completed two weeks later.

active comparator: Arm 2: Standard Educational Article

Participants assigned to this arm will complete a pre-test survey, review a standard educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on sexual activity during pregnancy, and then complete an immediate post-test survey. A follow-up survey will be completed two weeks later.

Interventions

Standard ACOG Educational Article

A publicly available educational article from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) titled "Is it Safe to Have Sex During Pregnancy?" providing general guidance on sexual activity during pregnancy

Interactive Sexual Health Educational Module

An interactive, web-based educational module designed to educate pregnant individuals on sexual function, intimacy, and safe sexual practices during pregnancy. The module addresses common myths, physiological changes, communication with partners and healthcare providers, and evidence-based guidance regarding sexual activity during pregnancy.

Primary outcome measure

  • Change in Sexual Health Knowledge During Pregnancy [ Time Frame: Baseline (pre-test), immediately post-intervention, and 2 weeks post-intervention ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Mary Lynn, DO

708-327-1450MLYNN@lumc.edu

Locations

Loyola University Medical Center

Recruiting

Maywood, Illinois, United States, 60153

Contacts

Mary Lynn, DO

708-327-1450MLYNN@lumc.edu

More Information

Sponsor

Loyola University

Last update posted

Aug 26, 2026

Last verified

Aug, 2026

Keywords

  • Pregnancy
  • Sexual health
  • Prenatal education
  • Patient education
  • Digital health education
  • Female Sexual Function Index
  • Communication with healthcare providers
  • Intimacy

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-09-09. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by Loyola University on 2026-08-26.