PregnancySTORKNCT07344454
Supporting the Transition to Parenthood Through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge
A study testing STORK Program in people with Pregnancy and Postpartum, run by Dalhousie University at 2 sites in Canada.
Trial summary
Becoming parents exerts powerful and long-lasting effects on couples' well-being and quality of life. The transition to parenthood (TtP; pregnancy to 12-months postpartum) poses significant challenges as couples balance the task of caring for a newborn while maintaining their romantic relationship. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Pregnancy, Postpartum
- What is being tested?
- STORK Program
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 268 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesCanada
- Study dates
- 22 Jan 2026to Mar 2029
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- married or cohabitating romantic relationship of at least 12 months
- one member of the couple must be currently pregnant (13-27 weeks gestation) with their first baby together (If the couple has a history of miscarriage or stillbirth, previously gave a baby up for adoption, or have other children who do not live with them, they are still eligible to participate.)
- low-risk pregnancy
- live in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, or the United Kingdom
- able to read and understand English
- have access to a personal e-mail account
Who cannot join
- severe relational distress or conflict as determined by baseline measures
- one or both partners of a couple do not complete the baseline survey - this includes cases where one or both partners do not pass at least 3/5 attention checks in the baseline survey
- instructed to avoid sexual activity from a healthcare professional
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Canada2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Dalhousie University
Halifax, Nova Scotia, B3H4R2
Natalie O Rosen, PhD, 902-494-4044, nrosen@dal.ca
Gillian K Hyslop, BSc, 902-494-4223, stork@dal.ca
- Recruiting
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Samantha J Dawson, PhD, 604-822-8377, sdawson@psych.ubc.ca
Ela Turkkan, 604-822-4826, stork@psych.ubc.ca
About this study
Official title: STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood Through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge) Randomized Controlled Trial
Becoming parents exerts powerful and long-lasting effects on couples' well-being and quality of life. The transition to parenthood (TtP; pregnancy to 12-months postpartum) poses significant challenges as couples balance the task of caring for a newborn while maintaining their romantic relationship. One crucial way that couples sustain their connection is through their sexuality. Most new parents experience significant disruptions to their sexual well-being (i.e., sexual satisfaction, desire, distress), with sexual concerns such as reduced sexual frequency and lack of time and energy for sex being nearly ubiquitous. Simultaneously, most new parents lack easily accessible, reliable information on the common sexual changes associated with the TtP and there is a lack of evidence-based research aimed at helping couples navigate changes to their sexual well-being across this life transition. The investigators have identified risk (e.g., stress) and protective (e.g., intimacy) factors for couples' sexual well-being across the TtP that can be targeted in a prevention program, though no such programs exist.
The goal of this two-centre randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge), a novel couple-based online program to support new parents' sexual well-being. This program comprises psychoeducation about common sexual changes as well as skills that couples can develop together to manage these changes and constitutes the first evidence-based program for new parent couples' sexual well-being. The investigators expect that, compared to a waitlist control group, couples who complete STORK will have better sexual, relational, and psychological adjustment across the transition to parenthood (from 13 to 27-weeks gestation to 12-months postpartum). Given that up to 78% of new parents report receiving little-to-no information about what to expect regarding changes to their postpartum sexual relationship, this study addresses the need for accessible, couple-based supports for this commonly challenging transition. By strengthening couples' sexual relationships, the results of this research have the potential to promote the quality of new parents' relationships, strengthening the overall well-being of their families during this critical life stage.
Read the detailed description
Becoming parents exerts powerful and long-lasting effects on couples' well-being and quality of life. The transition to parenthood (TtP; pregnancy to 12-months postpartum) poses significant challenges as couples balance the task of caring for a newborn while maintaining their romantic relationship. One crucial way that couples sustain their connection is through their sexuality. Sexual satisfaction is one of the top five predictors of relationship quality and is linked to lower perinatal anxiety, depression, and stress-all of which affect children's socioemotional development. Most new parents experience significant disruptions to their sexual well-being (i.e., sexual satisfaction, desire, distress), with sexual concerns such as reduced sexual frequency and lack of time and energy for sex being nearly ubiquitous. Simultaneously, most new parents lack easily accessible, reliable information on the common sexual changes associated with the TtP. Indeed, up to 78% of new parents report receiving little-to-no information about what to expect regarding changes to their postpartum sexual relationship. However, this information is fundamental to establish realistic expectations and to successfully manage the sexual changes likely to occur. There is a lack of evidence-based research aimed at helping couples navigate changes to their sexual well-being across this life transition. Studies that do exist are small, atheoretical, lack postpartum follow-up and typically focus on new mothers, neglecting partners' experiences as well as the interdependency of couples' sexuality. The investigators have identified risk (e.g., stress) and protective (e.g., intimacy) factors for couples' sexual well-being across the TtP that can be targeted in a prevention program, though no such programs exist.
The investigators have subsequently developed STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge), a couple-based online program to support new parents' sexual well-being. STORK is rooted in scientific evidence drawn from our prior research identifying relevant protective and risk factors that are associated with changes in sexual well-being during the TtP. The program comprises psychoeducation about common sexual changes as well as skills that couples can develop together to manage these changes and constitutes the first evidence-based program for new parent couples' sexual well-being. The current study builds on a pilot study that found the STORK program was feasible and useful and supported the sexual well-being of new-parent couples from mid-pregnancy to 3-months postpartum.
The primary aim is to test the prediction that the STORK program will show efficacy in supporting the sexual adjustment of couples in the TtP, such that couples in the program group will report greater sexual satisfaction and desire and lower sexual distress at follow-up (4-months postpartum) and across the postpartum period (4, 8, and 12 months) relative to the control group. As the secondary aim, it is also predicted that couples in the program group will report better relational (i.e., greater relationship satisfaction and less relationship and sexual conflict) and psychological well-being (i.e., less symptoms of depression, anxiety) at follow-up (4-months postpartum) and across the postpartum period (4, 8, and 12 months) relative to the control group.
The investigators will (1) recruit an inclusive sample of 268 first-time expectant couples in their second trimester (13-27 weeks) of pregnancy; (2) randomize couples to either the STORK program or a waitlist control group; (3) have couples complete standardized, self-report measures at baseline (pre-program), 32-weeks gestation, 4-, 8-, and 12-months postpartum; (4) test the efficacy of STORK compared to the control group. Procedures will take place at Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia.
This clinical trial addresses an important need for empirically validated, accessible, couple-based supports for the transition to parenthood-a time where couples commonly experience new sexual and relationship challenges. By strengthening couples' sexual relationships, the current research program has the potential to promote the quality of new parents' relationships, strengthening the overall well-being of their families during this critical life stage.
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum
- Being tested
- STORK Program
- Keywords
- Transition to parenthood, sexual well-being, couples, parents
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
STORK ProgramOther
The STORK program includes a brief orientation module (Module 0, intended to be completed in the same sitting as Module 1) followed by six full-length modules: five weekly modules in pregnancy (Modules 1 to 5) and one module at 3-months postpartum (Module 6). Couples are assigned a trained facilitator (undergraduate research assistant, graduate student, or postdoc) to answer questions or resolve any technical issues.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| STORK Program | Experimental | STORK online prevention program Receives: Other: STORK Program |
| Waitlist Control | No intervention | Waitlist control comparison group |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Sexual Satisfaction
The Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction Scale consists of five items assessing a subjective evaluation of the sexual relationship: good vs. bad, pleasant vs. unpleasant, positive vs. negative, satisfying vs. unsatisfying, and valuable vs. worthless (Lawrance \& Byers, 1995). Ratings are summed where possible scores range from 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating greater sexual satisfaction. This measure has demonstrated excellent psychometrics in previous studies (e.g., Paquette et al., 2025).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Sexual Distress
Sexual distress will be assessed with the 3-item Sexual Distress Scale-3 (Derogatis, 2008; Lin et al., 2024). Using a 5-point Likert scale, participants rate how frequently (e.g., 0 = never, to 4 = always) they experience a sexuality related problem. Ratings are summed such that possible scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating greater sexual distress. This measure has demonstrated good psychometrics in differentiated individuals who did and did not experience sexual problems (Lin et al., 2024).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Sexual Desire
Sexual desire will be measured using 7-items of partner-focused sexual desire from the Sexual Desire Inventory (Moyano et al., 2017). Participants rate their interest in sexual activity using a Likert-type response scale from 0 (e.g., not at all) to 7 or 8 (e.g., a lot). Ratings are summed (range = 0 to 54) such that higher scores indicate greater sexual desire for one's partner. This measure has demonstrated good psychometrics (Moyano et al., 2017).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Secondary outcomes (4)
Depressive Symptoms
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS; Cox, 1987) is a widely used 10-item measure designed to screen for perinatal depression in pregnancy and in parents with infants. The EPDS asks individuals to answer how they have been feeling in the previous 7 days using a response scale from 0 (e.g., Not at all) to 3 (e.g., As much as I ever did), with questions involving common indicators of depression. A total sum score is computed (range = 0 to 30) where higher scores indicate more depressive symptoms. This measure has good psychometric properties (e.g., Kernot et al., 2014) and high sensitivity for detecting postnatal depression (e.g., Eberhard-Gran et al., 2001).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Anxiety Symptoms
Anxiety symptoms will be measured using the 7-item GAD-7 (Spitzer et al., 2006), which assesses symptoms of generalized anxiety. Participants rate the frequency of experiencing anxiety symptoms on a Likert scale from 0 (Not at all) to 3 (Nearly every day). A total sum score is computed (range = 0 to 21) with higher scores indicating greater anxiety symptoms. This measure has good psychometric properties (Spitzer et al., 2006).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Relationship Satisfaction
Relationship satisfaction will be measured with the 4-item version of the Couples Satisfaction Index (CSI) developed by Funk and Rogge (Funk, 2007). Participants rate their general relationship satisfaction, including how happy they are with their relationship, how frequently they disagree with their partner, and how they feel their relationship compares to others, using a 6- or 7-point Likert scale from 0 (e.g., Not at all true) to 5 or 6 (e.g., completely true). A total sum score is computed (range = 0 to 21) where higher scores indicate greater relationship satisfaction. The 4-item version has good psychometric properties and a cut-off for high relationship distress (Funk \& Rogge, 2007).
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Relationship Conflict
Relationship conflict will be measured using 2 items assessing conflict in the relationship from the Revised Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Busby, 1995). These items ask participants to report how often they argue with their partner or how often they get on each others' nerves. To measure sexual conflict, the same two items were adapted to ask specifically about sex. Participants respond using a Likert scale from 0 ("All the time) to 5 ("Never"). A total sum score is computed for each of relationship and sexual conflict (range = 0 to 10) where higher scores indicate less conflict.
Measured: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Jan 2026
- Study start22 Jan 2026
- Primary completionMar 2029 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2029 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for PregnancyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy of a novel 6-module online psychoeducational program (STORK) for couples undergoing the transition to parenthood compared to a waitlist control group. Couples in the program (i.e., experimental) group will receive access to the STORK program. Couples in the waitlist control group will complete all questionnaires at the equivalent timepoints as the experimental group and, at the end of the 12-month follow-up, will also receive access to the STORK program for 6 months at no cost.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 268 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Dalhousie University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of British Columbia
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Natalie Rosen, Dalhousie University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07344454
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-7940
- Other IDs
- 435-2023-0235
- Acronym
- STORK
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 7 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: When publishing findings in scientific journals, the investigators will upload limited de-identified datasets specific to the analyses in question via the Open Science Framework (OSF) platform.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 27 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood Through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge) Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07344454
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- STORK / 2025-7940
- Conditions
- Pregnancy, Postpartum
- Keywords
- Transition to parenthood, sexual well-being, couples, parents
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 268 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Dalhousie UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University of British Columbia
- Study start
- 22 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Mar 2029 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2029 (estimated)
- First posted
- 15 Jan 2026 (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.
Becoming parents exerts powerful and long-lasting effects on couples' well-being and quality of life. The transition to parenthood (TtP; pregnancy to 12-months postpartum) poses significant challenges as couples balance the task of caring for a newborn while maintaining their romantic relationship. One crucial way that couples sustain their connection is through their sexuality. Most new parents experience significant disruptions to their sexual well-being (i.e., sexual satisfaction, desire, distress), with sexual concerns such as reduced sexual frequency and lack of time and energy for sex being nearly ubiquitous. Simultaneously, most new parents lack easily accessible, reliable information on the common sexual changes associated with the TtP and there is a lack of evidence-based research aimed at helping couples navigate changes to their sexual well-being across this life transition. The investigators have identified risk (e.g., stress) and protective (e.g., intimacy) factors for couples' sexual well-being across the TtP that can be targeted in a prevention program, though no such programs exist.
The goal of this two-centre randomized controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy of STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge), a novel couple-based online program to support new parents' sexual well-being. This program comprises psychoeducation about common sexual changes as well as skills that couples can develop together to manage these changes and constitutes the first evidence-based program for new parent couples' sexual well-being. The investigators expect that, compared to a waitlist control group, couples who complete STORK will have better sexual, relational, and psychological adjustment across the transition to parenthood (from 13 to 27-weeks gestation to 12-months postpartum). Given that up to 78% of new parents report receiving little-to-no information about what to expect regarding changes to their postpartum sexual relationship, this study addresses the need for accessible, couple-based supports for this commonly challenging transition. By strengthening couples' sexual relationships, the results of this research have the potential to promote the quality of new parents' relationships, strengthening the overall well-being of their families during this critical life stage.
Detailed description
Becoming parents exerts powerful and long-lasting effects on couples' well-being and quality of life. The transition to parenthood (TtP; pregnancy to 12-months postpartum) poses significant challenges as couples balance the task of caring for a newborn while maintaining their romantic relationship. One crucial way that couples sustain their connection is through their sexuality. Sexual satisfaction is one of the top five predictors of relationship quality and is linked to lower perinatal anxiety, depression, and stress-all of which affect children's socioemotional development. Most new parents experience significant disruptions to their sexual well-being (i.e., sexual satisfaction, desire, distress), with sexual concerns such as reduced sexual frequency and lack of time and energy for sex being nearly ubiquitous. Simultaneously, most new parents lack easily accessible, reliable information on the common sexual changes associated with the TtP. Indeed, up to 78% of new parents report receiving little-to-no information about what to expect regarding changes to their postpartum sexual relationship. However, this information is fundamental to establish realistic expectations and to successfully manage the sexual changes likely to occur. There is a lack of evidence-based research aimed at helping couples navigate changes to their sexual well-being across this life transition. Studies that do exist are small, atheoretical, lack postpartum follow-up and typically focus on new mothers, neglecting partners' experiences as well as the interdependency of couples' sexuality. The investigators have identified risk (e.g., stress) and protective (e.g., intimacy) factors for couples' sexual well-being across the TtP that can be targeted in a prevention program, though no such programs exist.
The investigators have subsequently developed STORK (Supporting the Transition to Parenthood through Online Sex and Relationship Knowledge), a couple-based online program to support new parents' sexual well-being. STORK is rooted in scientific evidence drawn from our prior research identifying relevant protective and risk factors that are associated with changes in sexual well-being during the TtP. The program comprises psychoeducation about common sexual changes as well as skills that couples can develop together to manage these changes and constitutes the first evidence-based program for new parent couples' sexual well-being. The current study builds on a pilot study that found the STORK program was feasible and useful and supported the sexual well-being of new-parent couples from mid-pregnancy to 3-months postpartum.
The primary aim is to test the prediction that the STORK program will show efficacy in supporting the sexual adjustment of couples in the TtP, such that couples in the program group will report greater sexual satisfaction and desire and lower sexual distress at follow-up (4-months postpartum) and across the postpartum period (4, 8, and 12 months) relative to the control group. As the secondary aim, it is also predicted that couples in the program group will report better relational (i.e., greater relationship satisfaction and less relationship and sexual conflict) and psychological well-being (i.e., less symptoms of depression, anxiety) at follow-up (4-months postpartum) and across the postpartum period (4, 8, and 12 months) relative to the control group.
The investigators will (1) recruit an inclusive sample of 268 first-time expectant couples in their second trimester (13-27 weeks) of pregnancy; (2) randomize couples to either the STORK program or a waitlist control group; (3) have couples complete standardized, self-report measures at baseline (pre-program), 32-weeks gestation, 4-, 8-, and 12-months postpartum; (4) test the efficacy of STORK compared to the control group. Procedures will take place at Dalhousie University and the University of British Columbia.
This clinical trial addresses an important need for empirically validated, accessible, couple-based supports for the transition to parenthood-a time where couples commonly experience new sexual and relationship challenges. By strengthening couples' sexual relationships, the current research program has the potential to promote the quality of new parents' relationships, strengthening the overall well-being of their families during this critical life stage.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- The randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy of a novel 6-module online psychoeducational program (STORK) for couples undergoing the transition to parenthood compared to a waitlist control group. Couples in the program (i.e., experimental) group will receive access to the STORK program. Couples in the waitlist control group will complete all questionnaires at the equivalent timepoints as the experimental group and, at the end of the 12-month follow-up, will also receive access to the STORK program for 6 months at no cost.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| STORK Program | Experimental | Other: STORK ProgramSTORK online prevention program |
| Waitlist Control | No intervention | –Waitlist control comparison group |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- married or cohabitating romantic relationship of at least 12 months
- one member of the couple must be currently pregnant (13-27 weeks gestation) with their first baby together (If the couple has a history of miscarriage or stillbirth, previously gave a baby up for adoption, or have other children who do not live with them, they are still eligible to participate.)
- low-risk pregnancy
- live in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, or the United Kingdom
- able to read and understand English
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- severe relational distress or conflict as determined by baseline measures
- one or both partners of a couple do not complete the baseline survey - this includes cases where one or both partners do not pass at least 3/5 attention checks in the baseline survey
- instructed to avoid sexual activity from a healthcare professional
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 |
|---|---|---|
| STORK ProgramThe STORK program includes a brief orientation module (Module 0, intended to be completed in the same sitting as Module 1) followed by six full-length modules: five weekly modules in pregnancy (Modules 1 to 5) and one module at 3-months postpartum (Module 6). Couples are assigned a trained facilitator (undergraduate research assistant, graduate student, or postdoc) to answer questions or resolve any technical issues. | Other | STORK Program |
Primary outcome
Sexual Satisfaction
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
The Global Measure of Sexual Satisfaction Scale consists of five items assessing a subjective evaluation of the sexual relationship: good vs. bad, pleasant vs. unpleasant, positive vs. negative, satisfying vs. unsatisfying, and valuable vs. worthless (Lawrance \& Byers, 1995). Ratings are summed where possible scores range from 5 to 35, with higher scores indicating greater sexual satisfaction. This measure has demonstrated excellent psychometrics in previous studies (e.g., Paquette et al., 2025).
Sexual Distress
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Sexual distress will be assessed with the 3-item Sexual Distress Scale-3 (Derogatis, 2008; Lin et al., 2024). Using a 5-point Likert scale, participants rate how frequently (e.g., 0 = never, to 4 = always) they experience a sexuality related problem. Ratings are summed such that possible scores range from 0 to 12, with higher scores indicating greater sexual distress. This measure has demonstrated good psychometrics in differentiated individuals who did and did not experience sexual problems (Lin et al., 2024).
Sexual Desire
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Sexual desire will be measured using 7-items of partner-focused sexual desire from the Sexual Desire Inventory (Moyano et al., 2017). Participants rate their interest in sexual activity using a Likert-type response scale from 0 (e.g., not at all) to 7 or 8 (e.g., a lot). Ratings are summed (range = 0 to 54) such that higher scores indicate greater sexual desire for one's partner. This measure has demonstrated good psychometrics (Moyano et al., 2017).
4 secondary outcomes
Depressive Symptoms
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Anxiety Symptoms
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Relationship Satisfaction
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Relationship Conflict
Time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 27 Aug 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. When publishing findings in scientific journals, the investigators will upload limited de-identified datasets specific to the analyses in question via the Open Science Framework (OSF) platform.
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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.
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing STORK Program in people with Pregnancy and Postpartum, run by Dalhousie University at 2 sites in Canada.
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 6 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Canada. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Natalie O Rosen, PhD (902-494-4044, nrosen@dal.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Sexual Satisfaction (time frame: Baseline, 32-weeks gestation, and 4-, 8-, and 12-month follow-ups). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 27 Aug 2026.