Family CharacteristicsNCT05751239
Motives for Desiring Children in Different Sexual-romantic Orientations
An observational study of Family Characteristics and Sexual Orientation, run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to compare the motives for the desire to have children in different sexual-romantic orientation. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: Do all orientations have the same motives for the desire to have children? What are the preferred methods for having a child for the… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Family Characteristics, Sexual Orientation
- What is being tested?
- Questionaire
- How many people
- 837 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- 3 Jul 2018to 30 Aug 2018
- 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: LGBT+ organisations and groups in Switzerland and social media were contacted for the participants' recruitment.
Who may be able to join
- All participants regardless of sex, gender or age
Who cannot join
- Incomplete questionnaire
- Under 18 years
- Caring for a child in a social, economic or educational way (self-report)
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Switzerland1 site
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern
Bern, 3010
About this study
Official title: Motives for Desiring Children in Different Sexual-romantic Orientations: A Cross-sectional Study
The goal of this cross-sectional study is to compare the motives for the desire to have children in different sexual-romantic orientation. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:
- Do all orientations have the same motives for the desire to have children?
- What are the preferred methods for having a child for the different orientations
Participants will answer an online questionaire .
Researchers will compare the different orientations to see if there are differences.
- Conditions
- Family Characteristics, Sexual Orientation
- Being tested
- Questionaire
- Keywords
- Romantic orientation, Queer, Parenting
- Medical subject headings
- Sexual Behavior, Homosexuality
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionaireOther
All participants answered an online questionaire. Out of the 837 participants 641 were included
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Bisexual-Biromantic | People that self-identify as bisexual-biromantic Receives: Other: Questionaire | |
| Heterosexual-heteroromantic | People that self-identify as heterosexual-heteroromantic Receives: Other: Questionaire | |
| Homosexual-homoromantic | People that self-identify as homosexual-homoromantic Receives: Other: Questionaire | |
| Pansexual-panromantic | People that self-identify as pansexual-panromantic Receives: Other: Questionaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Possible difference in the motive to have a child between different orientations.
The questionnaire, that was answered at baseline, included statements that people rated. There were 5 statement each for each motive and 10 additional statements
Measured: At baseline in July/August 2018
Secondary outcomes (1)
Preferred way to have a child of the different orientations
People with positive wish for child could choose from different possibilities their preferred method (assessed via questionnaire).
Measured: At baseline in July/August 2018
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Mar 2023
- Study start3 Jul 2018
- Primary completion30 Aug 2018
- Study completion30 Aug 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Family CharacteristicsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital BernThe 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
- 837 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Petra Stute, Dr. med., Study chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05751239
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BASEC 201800535
- Status last verified
- Mar 2023
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2023
- Last updated
- 6 Mar 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 6 Mar 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Motives for Desiring Children in Different Sexual-romantic Orientations: A Cross-sectional Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05751239
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BASEC 201800535
- Conditions
- Family Characteristics, Sexual Orientation
- Keywords
- Romantic orientation, Queer, Parenting
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 837 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital BernUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Jul 2018 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Aug 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Mar 2023 (actual)
- 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 goal of this cross-sectional study is to compare the motives for the desire to have children in different sexual-romantic orientation. The main question[s] it aims to answer are:
- Do all orientations have the same motives for the desire to have children?
- What are the preferred methods for having a child for the different orientations
Participants will answer an online questionaire .
Researchers will compare the different orientations to see if there are differences.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 4
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Bisexual-Biromantic | – | Other: QuestionairePeople that self-identify as bisexual-biromantic |
| Heterosexual-heteroromantic | – | Other: QuestionairePeople that self-identify as heterosexual-heteroromantic |
| Homosexual-homoromantic | – | Other: QuestionairePeople that self-identify as homosexual-homoromantic |
| Pansexual-panromantic | – | Other: QuestionairePeople that self-identify as pansexual-panromantic |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- LGBT+ organisations and groups in Switzerland and social media were contacted for the participants' recruitment.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All participants regardless of sex, gender or age
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Incomplete questionnaire
- Under 18 years
- Caring for a child in a social, economic or educational way (self-report)
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionaireAll participants answered an online questionaire. Out of the 837 participants 641 were included | Other | Bisexual-Biromantic, Heterosexual-heteroromantic, Homosexual-homoromantic, Pansexual-panromantic |
Primary outcome
Possible difference in the motive to have a child between different orientations.
Time frame: At baseline in July/August 2018
The questionnaire, that was answered at baseline, included statements that people rated. There were 5 statement each for each motive and 10 additional statements
1 secondary outcome
Preferred way to have a child of the different orientations
Time frame: At baseline in July/August 2018
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 6 Mar 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
Petra Stute, Dr. med. study chair
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, lnselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern
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 Family Characteristics and Sexual Orientation, run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern at 1 site in Switzerland.
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 1 inclusion and 3 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 6 Mar 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 Switzerland. 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?
Possible difference in the motive to have a child between different orientations. (time frame: At baseline in July/August 2018). 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 6 Mar 2023.