Infertility,FemaleNCT06529224
Social Egg Freezing: Will Health Professionals Offer it ?
An observational study of Infertility,Female, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne at 1 site in France.
Trial summary
In 2021, the revision of bioethics laws opened the door to elective egg freezing. This gives women, between their 29th and 37th birthdays, the opportunity to freeze their eggs in order to combat age decline fertility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Infertility,Female
- What is being tested?
- Online questionnaire
- How many people
- 1,551 participants
- Where
- 1 siteFrance
- Study dates
- 5 Apr 2024to 30 Oct 2024
- 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: Practising GPs, gynaecologists or midwives
Who may be able to join
- Be a general practitioner, gynecologist or midwife in practice for at least one year
- Follow patients between 29 and 37 years old (for their contraception for example)
Who cannot join
- Have been practising for less than a year
- Have no patients aged between 29 and 37
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
In 2021, the revision of bioethics laws opened the door to elective egg freezing. This gives women, between their 29th and 37th birthdays, the opportunity to freeze their eggs in order to combat age decline fertility. However, communication about this new possibility has remained limited both toward women and their health professional.
Read the detailed description
Thus, the hypothesize of this study is that these professionals, namely physicians, gynecologists and midwives, are insufficiently aware of age-related fertility decline and unaware of the possibility of elective egg freezing.
This multicenter observational cross-sectional study whose objective will be:
- To assess the knowledge of these professionals in terms of age-related fertility decline.
- To measure their propensity to spontaneously broach the subject with their childless patients.
- To assess their knowledge and support for elective egg freezing. This study will be done using an online questionnaire that will be distributed in electronic format to all the health professionals concerned in the participating areas.
This study will provide valuable knowledge on the perception of elective egg freezing by health professionals, determine their training needs and motivate new information campaigns on this subject.
- Conditions
- Infertility,Female
- Being tested
- Online questionnaire
- Keywords
- Elective egg freezing, Attitude of health professionals, Health knowledge, Aging, Female infertility
- Medical subject headings
- Infertility, Female
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Online questionnaireOther
An online questionnaire will be distributed in electronic format to all the healthcare professionals concerned.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Health professionals | General practitioner, gynecologist or midwife Receives: Other: Online questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Knowledge of primary care professionals regarding age-related decline in fertility.
Analysis questionnaire results.
Measured: Day 1
Propensity to spontaneously broach the subject with their patients without children.
Analysis questionnaire results.
Measured: Day 1
Knowledge and support for the elective egg freezing.
Analysis questionnaire results.
Measured: Day 1
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 Jul 2024
- Study start5 Apr 2024
- Primary completion30 Oct 2024
- Study completion30 Oct 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Infertility,FemaleStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint EtienneThe 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
- 1,551 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Jean-Philippe KLEIN, MD, Principal investigator, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06529224
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRBN942023/CHUSTE
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 16 Oct 2026
- 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 16 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Social Egg Freezing: Will Health Professionals Offer it ?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06529224
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRBN942023/CHUSTE
- Conditions
- Infertility,Female
- Keywords
- Elective egg freezing, Attitude of health professionals, Health knowledge, Aging, Female infertility
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 1,551 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint EtienneUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Apr 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Oct 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 31 Jul 2024 (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.
In 2021, the revision of bioethics laws opened the door to elective egg freezing. This gives women, between their 29th and 37th birthdays, the opportunity to freeze their eggs in order to combat age decline fertility. However, communication about this new possibility has remained limited both toward women and their health professional.
Detailed description
Thus, the hypothesize of this study is that these professionals, namely physicians, gynecologists and midwives, are insufficiently aware of age-related fertility decline and unaware of the possibility of elective egg freezing.
This multicenter observational cross-sectional study whose objective will be:
- To assess the knowledge of these professionals in terms of age-related fertility decline.
- To measure their propensity to spontaneously broach the subject with their childless patients.
- To assess their knowledge and support for elective egg freezing. This study will be done using an online questionnaire that will be distributed in electronic format to all the health professionals concerned in the participating areas.
This study will provide valuable knowledge on the perception of elective egg freezing by health professionals, determine their training needs and motivate new information campaigns on this subject.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Health professionals | – | Other: Online questionnaireGeneral practitioner, gynecologist or midwife |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Practising GPs, gynaecologists or midwives
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Be a general practitioner, gynecologist or midwife in practice for at least one year
- Follow patients between 29 and 37 years old (for their contraception for example)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Have been practising for less than a year
- Have no patients aged between 29 and 37
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Online questionnaireAn online questionnaire will be distributed in electronic format to all the healthcare professionals concerned. | Other | Health professionals |
Primary outcome
Knowledge of primary care professionals regarding age-related decline in fertility.
Time frame: Day 1
Analysis questionnaire results.
Propensity to spontaneously broach the subject with their patients without children.
Time frame: Day 1
Analysis questionnaire results.
Knowledge and support for the elective egg freezing.
Time frame: Day 1
Analysis questionnaire results.
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 16 Oct 2026.
- 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.
Jean-Philippe KLEIN, MD principal investigator
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
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 Infertility,Female, run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne at 1 site in France.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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 16 Oct 2026. 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 France. 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?
Knowledge of primary care professionals regarding age-related decline in fertility. (time frame: Day 1). 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 16 Oct 2026.