What is the "Vasectomy: Right for Me?" decision aid studying for vasectomy?

This study is evaluating a web-based tool designed to help men make informed decisions about vasectomy and other birth control options. Researchers want to see if using the decision aid improves knowledge, lowers uncertainty about the choice, and increases interest in vasectomy. The University of Pittsburgh sponsors this research to address disparities in vasectomy decisions.

Who may be eligible for this vasectomy clinical trial?

Men assigned male at birth, aged between 21 and 55 years, who live in the United States and are comfortable reading English or Spanish may be eligible. Participants should be considering vasectomy and have not had one before. Please review eligibility criteria for more details.

Is there any cost to participate in this vasectomy clinical trial?

Study-related care, including access to the decision aid and all trial surveys, is provided at no cost. Personal travel expenses or related costs may vary and are not guaranteed to be covered.

Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable

Age: 21Years - 55Years

MALE

ID07451067

Testing a Web-Based Tool to Help Men 21-55 Decide About Vasectomy and Birth Control Options

Led by University of Pittsburgh · Updated on 2026-07-23

750

Participants Needed

Research Sites

N/A

Total Duration

AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate a web-based decision support tool designed to help men make informed choices about vasectomy and other birth control options. The study focuses on understanding whether the decision aid improves users knowledge about vasectomy, reduces decisional conflict, and influences interest in vasectomy compared to men who do not use the tool. The trial is randomized and compares two groups to assess these outcomes. Participants are randomly assigned to either use the Vasectomy Right for Me web-based decision aid or to complete a survey without using the decision aid. Those in the decision aid arm engage with the tool to learn about vasectomy and alternative contraception methods before answering survey questions. The control group completes the survey directly after randomization without access to the decision aid. During the study, participants will complete surveys assessing their knowledge about vasectomy, their decisional conflict regarding contraceptive choices, and their interest in vasectomy. These assessments occur up to 45 minutes after the assigned intervention or survey completion. The study is sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh and aims to better understand factors that influence mens reproductive decisions related to vasectomy.

CONDITIONS

Brief Title

"Vasectomy: Right for Me?" Decision Support Tool

Who Can Participate

Age: 21Years - 55Years

MALE

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you...

Assigned male at birth
Aged 21 to 55 years
Comfortable reading in English or Spanish
Living in the United States
Considering vasectomy as a birth control option
Have not had a vasectomy previously

You will not qualify if you...

Not assigned male at birth
Younger than 21 or older than 55 years
Not comfortable reading English or Spanish
Not living in the United States
Not considering vasectomy
Have had a vasectomy before
Recruitment limits reached for specific racial or economic sub-groups

Research Team

Sonya Borrero, MD, MS

Kari White, PhD, MPH

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