Fertility Research Study
Researchers from Boston University are looking for women & individuals assigned female at birth, who are planning to conceive in the next 6 months, to participate in an online research study. Join today!
Fast Facts
Planning to conceive in the next 6 months
Ages 21-45
Not currently using fertility treatment
Conducted Online
Study Background
The aim of this online research study is to evaluate the relation of selected lifestyle, behavioral, and environmental factors to fertility, miscarriage, and selected birth outcomes among couples actively trying to conceive. We recruit female-identified participants who are not using any fertility treatments and who are actively trying to conceive.
If eligible, female participants complete a baseline questionnaire to ascertain information about demographics, medical and reproductive history, and lifestyle choices and habits. 10 days after enrollment, participants are invited to complete a dietary questionnaire as well. Participants are invited to complete a follow-up questionnaire every 2 months for up to 12 months, to update their pregnancy status. If a participant conceives, they will then be directed to an early pregnancy questionnaire. During the second trimester, participants are invited to complete a late pregnancy questionnaire, and 6 months post-partum, are invited to complete a post-partum questionnaire.
Participants complete all questionnaires online on a secure website. Incentives for joining include:
- Free home pregnancy tests (US only)
- Free premium subscription to Kindara.com (fertility-tracking app)
- ≥$60 for providing biospecimens (US only)
- Fitbit (if selected to participate in sleep substudy) (US only)
- Nutrient summary report for completing the dietary questionnaire
- Several other lotteries
Study Background
The aim of this online research study is to evaluate the relation of selected lifestyle, behavioral, and environmental factors to fertility, miscarriage, and selected birth outcomes among couples actively trying to conceive. We recruit female-identified participants who are not using any fertility treatments and who are actively trying to conceive.
If eligible, female participants complete a baseline questionnaire to ascertain information about demographics, medical and reproductive history, and lifestyle choices and habits. 10 days after enrollment, participants are invited to complete a dietary questionnaire as well. Participants are invited to complete a follow-up questionnaire every 2 months for up to 12 months, to update their pregnancy status. If a participant conceives, they will then be directed to an early pregnancy questionnaire. During the second trimester, participants are invited to complete a late pregnancy questionnaire, and 6 months post-partum, are invited to complete a post-partum questionnaire.
Participants complete all questionnaires online on a secure website. Incentives for joining include:
- Free home pregnancy tests (US only)
- Free premium subscription to Kindara.com (fertility-tracking app)
- ≥$60 for providing biospecimens (US only)
- Fitbit (if selected to participate in sleep substudy) (US only)
- Nutrient summary report for completing the dietary questionnaire
- Several other lotteries
Additional Information
The purpose of PRESTO, a web-based research study, is to examine whether lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and medication use, as well as environmental factors, have an impact on fertility and pregnancy.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ages 21-45
- Thinking about becoming pregnant within the next 6 months
- Not currently using fertility treatment
- Not currently using any methods to prevent pregnancy
- Willing to participate in a 12-month study
- Assigned female at birth or have an intact uterus
- Having regular intercourse with one partner
If eligible, female participants complete a baseline questionnaire to ascertain information about demographics, medical and reproductive history, and lifestyle choices and habits. 10 days after enrollment, participants are invited to complete a dietary questionnaire as well. Participants are invited to complete a follow-up questionnaire every 2 months for up to 12 months, to update their pregnancy status. If a participant conceives, they will then be directed to an early pregnancy questionnaire. During the second trimester, participants are invited to complete a late pregnancy questionnaire, and 6 months post-partum, are invited to complete a post-partum questionnaire.
Incentives for joining include:
- Free home pregnancy tests (US only)
- Free premium subscription to Kindara.com (fertility-tracking app)
- ≥$60 for providing biospecimens (US only)
- Fitbit (if selected to participate in sleep substudy) (US only)
- Nutrient summary report for completing the dietary questionnaire
- Several other lotteries
There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.
