Cyberchondria and Stress in Women Undergoing Infertility Treatment

NCT ID: NCT07126769

Last Updated: 2025-09-30

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

201 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-09-01

Study Completion Date

2026-05-30

Brief Summary

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This study examines how searching for health information on the internet may affect stress and emotional well-being in women undergoing infertility treatment. Infertility is a common condition that impacts about 48 million couples worldwide and can cause not only physical challenges but also significant emotional strain, including anxiety, depression, and stress. Many women turn to the internet to seek answers about their condition and treatment. While online information can be helpful, it is not always accurate or consistent, which can increase worry and confusion. This repeated and sometimes excessive searching for health information, known as "cyberchondria," has been linked in previous research to increased stress and anxiety. This study will assess women's online information-seeking patterns, infertility-related stress, and overall emotional and social well-being, aiming to better understand the role of cyberchondria in the infertility treatment process. The results may help healthcare professionals offer more targeted support and guidance to women facing these challenges.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Cyberchondria Stress Infertility

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

OTHER

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Women undergoing infertility treatment and those who have experienced various treatment methods (IUI, IVF, ICSI).
* Women willing to participate in the study.
* Women who understand and speak Turkish.

Exclusion Criteria

* Women with psychological disorders (e.g., clinical depression, anxiety disorders).
* Women not undergoing infertility treatment.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

45 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Acibadem University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari

Lecturer

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Acıbadem University

Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari, Ph.D. (c)

Role: CONTACT

+902165004429

Facility Contacts

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Güzin Ünlü Suvari, Ph.D. (C)

Role: primary

+90 ext. 2165004429

References

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Boivin J, Takefman J, Braverman A. The fertility quality of life (FertiQoL) tool: development and general psychometric properties. Hum Reprod. 2011 Aug;26(8):2084-91. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der171. Epub 2011 Jun 10.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 21665875 (View on PubMed)

Brochu F, Robins S, Miner SA, Grunberg PH, Chan P, Lo K, Holzer HEG, Mahutte N, Ouhilal S, Tulandi T, Zelkowitz P. Searching the Internet for Infertility Information: A Survey of Patient Needs and Preferences. J Med Internet Res. 2019 Dec 12;21(12):e15132. doi: 10.2196/15132.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 31829963 (View on PubMed)

Buran, G., Toptaş Acar, B. The effect of social and emotional capacities on coping strategies and stress in infertile individuals. Curr Psychol 43, 29984-29994 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06504-5

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Çakı, B., & Sohbet, R. (2021). The examination of reproductive information and stress levels of fertilite and infertile women. Adıyaman Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi, 7(1), 103-112.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). (2021, August). Factsheet on infertility - prevalence, treatment and fertility decline in Europe.

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Irmak Vural P, Korpe G, Aslan E. Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of Screening Tool on Distress in Fertility Treatment (SCREENIVF). Psychiatr Danub. 2021 Dec;33(Suppl 13):278-287.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 35150496 (View on PubMed)

Mayette E, Scalise A, Li A, McGeorge N, James K, Mahalingaiah S. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) patient information-seeking behavior: a qualitative study. BMC Womens Health. 2024 Jun 15;24(1):346. doi: 10.1186/s12905-024-03183-z.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 38877503 (View on PubMed)

Verhaak CM, Lintsen AM, Evers AW, Braat DD. Who is at risk of emotional problems and how do you know? Screening of women going for IVF treatment. Hum Reprod. 2010 May;25(5):1234-40. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deq054. Epub 2010 Mar 13.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 20228392 (View on PubMed)

Starcevic V, Schimmenti A, Billieux J, Berle D. Cyberchondria in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hum Behav Emerg Technol. 2021 Jan;3(1):53-62. doi: 10.1002/hbe2.233. Epub 2020 Nov 23.

Reference Type BACKGROUND
PMID: 33363277 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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2025-07/272

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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