NCT04732559

Brief Summary

The primary aim of the study is to: \- investigate the general attitudes towards surrogacy among Polish population. The secondary aims of the study are as follows:

  • assess the differences in attitudes towards traditional vs. gestational surrogacy among Polish population,
  • assess the cognitive concerns about issues related to surrogacy,
  • assess the acceptance of surrogate parenthood,
  • assess the attitude towards the surrogate mother,
  • identify factors that influence the attitudes towards surrogacy,
  • examine if there are differences in attitudes among members of the general public, health care professionals, students (health/medical studies vs. non-medical studies) and people with infertility diagnosis.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

January 24, 2021

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 1, 2021

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2022

Completed
1.5 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 1, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

September 28, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

1.5 years

First QC Date

January 24, 2021

Last Update Submit

September 27, 2023

Conditions

Surrogate Mothers

Keywords

traditional surrogacygestational surrogacyattitudessurrogate parenthood

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • General attitudes towards surrogacy.

    Attitudes Towards Surrogacy Survey (ATSS) was constructed on the basis of a literature review and other existing questionnaires or surveys. The survey consists of 15 items. The opinion is indicated by using seven-point Likert-type scale (1= strongly disagree, 7= strongly agree). For most items a higher score indicates a more positive attitude towards surrogacy. To prevent acquiescence response bias, 4 items were reversed. Total score was obtained by summing the items, ranging from 15 (minimum negative attitude) to 105 (maximum positive attitude).

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Attitudes towards traditional vs. gestational surrogacy

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • The Cognitive Concerns About Issues Related to Surrogacy Scale (CCAIRSS)

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Attitudes towards the acceptance of surrogate parenthood

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Attitudes towards the surrogate mother

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

  • Socio-demographic factors

    Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

General population in Poland with the divison to subgroups to examine differences between attitudes towards surrogacy among men and women, medical staff/personnel, students of medical and health studies with students of other disciplines and people with diagnosed infertility.

You may qualify if:

  • signed informed consent
  • no restrictions to gender
  • age ≥ 18
  • able to understand and complete the questionnaire in Polish
  • country of residence: Poland

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Univeristy of Gdansk

Gdansk, 80-309, Poland

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Constantinidis D, Cook R. Australian perspectives on surrogacy: the influence of cognitions, psychological and demographic characteristics. Hum Reprod. 2012 Apr;27(4):1080-7. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der470. Epub 2012 Jan 30.

    PMID: 22294557BACKGROUND

  • Lutkiewicz K, Bieleninik L, Jurek P, Bidzan M. Attitudes towards surrogacy in the context of socio-demographic determinants: a cross-sectional study. J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2025 Jun 6:1-16. doi: 10.1080/02646838.2025.2513662. Online ahead of print.

    PMID: 40474789DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Behavior

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
PhD, Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

January 24, 2021

First Posted

February 1, 2021

Study Start

March 1, 2022

Primary Completion

September 1, 2023

Study Completion

September 1, 2023

Last Updated

September 28, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-09

Locations

PL(1)