Focus: Pre-residency Intention to Provide AbortionNCT01763073
Beliefs and Practice Intentions of Future Ob/Gyn Residents Regarding Reproductive Healthcare
An observational study of Focus: Pre-residency Intention to Provide Abortion, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to ascertain factors shaping medical students' pre-residency intention to provide abortion through an in-depth qualitative investigation into the context and experiences that shape intention to provide. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Focus: Pre-residency Intention to Provide Abortion
- How many people
- 74 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- Jan 2013to Feb 2022
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Fourth-year students in accredited US medical schools who have applied to, but not yet been matched with, residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology.
Who may be able to join
- current 4th-year medical student
- US accredited medical school
- has applied to, but not yet been accepted into, obstetrics and gynecology residency programs
Who cannot join
- age less than 18 years
- former student reapplying to residency (e.g., not current 4th-year student)
- has not yet applied to residency
- has already been accepted to residency
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
United States1 site
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02120
About this study
The objective of this study is to ascertain factors shaping medical students' pre-residency intention to provide abortion through an in-depth qualitative investigation into the context and experiences that shape intention to provide.
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Students | Fourth-year students in accredited US medical schools who have applied to, but not yet been matched with, residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Factors affecting pre-residency intention to provide abortion
Factors will be identified by systematically coding qualitative data using a combination of deductive and inductive analytical strategies.
Measured: Up to 15 months. Each participant will be interviewed once, between January and March 2013 or between September 2013 through March 2014.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2013
- Primary completionFeb 2022
- Study completionFeb 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Focus: Pre-residency Intention to Provide AbortionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Brigham and Women's HospitalThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Society of Family Planning
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Principal Investigator, Brigham and Women's Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01763073
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2012P001794
- Status last verified
- Feb 2023
- First submitted
- 3 Jan 2013
- Last updated
- 8 Feb 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Feb 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Beliefs and Practice Intentions of Future Ob/Gyn Residents Regarding Reproductive Healthcare
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01763073
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2012P001794
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 74 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Brigham and Women's HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Society of Family Planning
- Study start
- Jan 2013
- Primary completion
- Feb 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- Feb 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 Jan 2013 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to ascertain factors shaping medical students' pre-residency intention to provide abortion through an in-depth qualitative investigation into the context and experiences that shape intention to provide.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Students | – | –Fourth-year students in accredited US medical schools who have applied to, but not yet been matched with, residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Fourth-year students in accredited US medical schools who have applied to, but not yet been matched with, residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- current 4th-year medical student
- US accredited medical school
- has applied to, but not yet been accepted into, obstetrics and gynecology residency programs
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- age less than 18 years
- former student reapplying to residency (e.g., not current 4th-year student)
- has not yet applied to residency
- has already been accepted to residency
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Factors affecting pre-residency intention to provide abortion
Time frame: Up to 15 months. Each participant will be interviewed once, between January and March 2013 or between September 2013 through March 2014.
Factors will be identified by systematically coding qualitative data using a combination of deductive and inductive analytical strategies.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Feb 2023.
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Focus: Pre-residency Intention to Provide Abortion, run by Brigham and Women's Hospital at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Feb 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Factors affecting pre-residency intention to provide abortion (time frame: Up to 15 months. Each participant will be interviewed once, between January and March 2013 or between September 2013 through March 2014.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Feb 2023; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.