{"id":1720,"date":"2021-08-26T21:18:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T01:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resolve.org\/learn\/what-are-my-options\/infertility-research-studies\/"},"modified":"2026-01-05T14:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-05T19:52:46","slug":"infertility-research-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/resolve.org\/learn\/family-building-options\/infertility-research-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Infertility Research Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t<h3>\n\t\t\tAbout  Infertility Research Studies:\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<p>RESOLVE supports scientific and clinical research that promotes knowledge, understanding, and well-being of people experiencing infertility and other family building challenges. We list research studies open to individuals as an educational and information service only. The posting of research studies on this website is not an endorsement or recommendation of such studies.To participate or learn more about a study, please click on the link associated with the study below.To post a study, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/69JXCKZ\">complete this application<\/a>. Researchers are not allowed to contact RESOLVE support groups or volunteers directly.\u00a0<strong>Research Studies:<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\tExperiences of Men in Heterosexual Relationships Navigating Unexplained Infertility and IVF to Become Fathers: A Phenomenological Approach\n\t\t\t\t<p>Hello, my name is Rebecca Lustig and I am a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology at Adler University in Chicago, IL. I am currently looking for interested individuals to participate in my dissertation study, which seeks to better understand the experiences of men in heterosexual relationships who have navigated infertility and IVF to become fathers. To get involved with this study, contact Rebecca at <a href=\"mailto:rlustig@adler.edu\">rlustig@adler.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Study closes 3\/13\/2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tThe Impact of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Journey on the Relationship of LGBTQIA+ Couples\n\t\t\t\t<p>The purpose of this study is to gather the perspectives of LGBTQIA+ couples that have undergone Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatments for family planning. Specifically, this survey aims to better understand the impact ART has on the relationship of these couples and identify ways for improvement in care that will lead to better outcomes for future ART users. To join the study, email <a href=\"mailto:sky_weiss@urmc.rochester.edu\">sky_weiss@urmc.rochester.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Survey closes 1\/15\/2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tThe Lived Experience of African American men who have experienced pregnancy loss.\n\t\t\t\t<p>This research study seeks to understand the experiences of African American men who have gone through pregnancy loss, including miscarriage, stillbirth, or the loss of a newborn. Participants will be invited to share their personal stories in a confidential interview to help bring awareness to men&#8217;s grief and inform better support for grieving fathers and partners. To get involved with this research study, contact Destiny Williams at <a href=\"mailto:DSTEWART83@capellauniversity.edu\">DSTEWART83@capellauniversity.edu<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Study closes 2\/27\/2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\tUnderstanding and measuring intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion among people experiencing infertility.\n\t\t\t\t<p>Are you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assigned female at birth (cis-gender woman, nonbinary or transgender man who was assigned female at birth)<\/li>\n<li>Aged 18-45, able to read\/ understand English, US resident?<\/li>\n<li>Someone who has experienced infertility?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have you experienced any of these things?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Violence, threats, stalking, or fear in your relationship?<\/li>\n<li>A partner who pressured you to get or stay pregnant, or to have an abortion<\/li>\n<li>A partner who has tampered with your birth control, so that you would get pregnant?<\/li>\n<li>A partner who has pressured you to seek infertility treatment, or to stop using it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may be eligible to participate in the Relationship Impacts on Treatment (RIT) Research Study, that is being conducted by the George Mason University School of Nursing to better understand the impact of relationship factors on infertility treatment. <a href=\"https:\/\/resolve.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RIT-Flyer-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn more and get involved here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Study closes 4\/01\/2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Infertility Research Studies: RESOLVE supports scientific and clinical research that promotes knowledge, understanding, and well-being of people experiencing infertility and other family building challenges. 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