Home Semen Testing in Men Beginning Attempts to Conceive

Launched by NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY · Aug 12, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to check for male infertility using a home semen testing kit. The goal is to help men who are trying to conceive with their partners by making it easier to detect any potential fertility issues early on. By using this home testing method, the hope is to reduce the stress and costs associated with fertility evaluations and treatments. Researchers want to see how well men can use this testing at home and if it helps couples understand their fertility situation better.

To participate in the trial, men must be over 18 years old, have no prior children, and currently have a female partner. They should not have been trying to conceive for more than three months and need to be willing to complete some questionnaires. Participants will use the home testing kit and share their experiences, which will help researchers improve the process and understand its impact on couples' fertility journeys. It’s an exciting opportunity for men and couples who are starting to think about having children!

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Natal males over the age of 18 with no prior children who are interested in future fertility
• • Current female partner
• • Not attempting to conceive for more than 3 months
• • Willing to sign the Informed Consent Form
• • Able to read, understand, and complete patient questionnaires, pain texts, and medication diary.
• • Ownership or accessibility of a smart phone or electronic device that is compatible with the YoSperm® device
• • Exclusion Criteria
• • Prior semen testing
• • History of male infertility, Klinefelter syndrome, undescended testis, or chemotherapy
• • Female partner with history of infertility
• • Female partner with irregular menstrual periods