Testing the efficacy of a self-guided psychotherapy intervention for infertility-related distress: a randomized controlled trial
Overview
This randomized controlled trial evaluates the Coping with Infertility (CWI) program, a seven-week self-guided online intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles for individuals assigned female at birth experiencing infertility. The study compares CWI to treatment as usual, reporting significant improvements in quality of life, distress, depression, and anxiety among participants who engaged with the program. The resource is primarily intended for researchers and clinicians interested in digital mental health interventions for this specific population.
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- Author
- Megan M L Poulter (University of Regina), Tyler S. Wahl (University of Regina), Maija J. Kiviharju (University of Regina), Tavis S. Campbell (University of Calgary), Jennifer L. Gordon (University of Regina)
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- 2025-11-25
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- hybrid
- DOI
- 10.1093/humrep/deaf237
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- 5
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@article{allodium:ffc3679e568842ce,
title = {Testing the efficacy of a self-guided psychotherapy intervention for infertility-related distress: a randomized controlled trial},
author = {Megan M L Poulter and Tyler S. Wahl and Maija J. Kiviharju and Tavis S. Campbell and Jennifer L. Gordon},
year = {2025},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1093/humrep/deaf237},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deaf237}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Testing the efficacy of a self-guided psychotherapy intervention for infertility-related distress: a randomized controlled trial AU - Poulter, Megan M L AU - Wahl, Tyler S. AU - Kiviharju, Maija J. AU - Campbell, Tavis S. AU - Gordon, Jennifer L. PY - 2025 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1093/humrep/deaf237 UR - https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deaf237 ER -
APA
Poulter, M. M. L., Wahl, T. S., Kiviharju, M. J., Campbell, T. S., & Gordon, J. L. (2025). Testing the efficacy of a self-guided psychotherapy intervention for infertility-related distress: a randomized controlled trial. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deaf237
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