Seeking Couples for CEIBA Study on using CrM to avoid Pregnancy

CEIBA (pronounced as “SAY- BA”): Creighton Model Effectiveness, Intentions and Behaviors Assessment
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System (CrM) is the most standardized and medically developed method of natural family planning in the United States. It is based on the observations of biomarkers of the menstrual cycles, particularly vaginal bleeding and cervical fluid. It can be used in all reproductive situations including regular, irregular, or absent menstrual cycles.

The primary goal of the CEIBA study is to assess the effectiveness of the CrM to avoid pregnancy with newer statistical methods, and in the context of motivations, intentions and behaviors of the participating couples during its use. The study is observational in nature and does not involve any blood tests or medications. New users of the CrM at participating FertilityCare Centers throughout Canada and United States will be offered the opportunity to participate in this study.

Participants in the study will receive updates about the study and personalized feedback on their own observations of fertility biomarkers. This study will yield valuable insight into the effectiveness of CrM, which will be helpful for all the couples using the system and will provide important information to clinicians regarding its effectiveness.

For further information about the study, you can e-mail Executive Director Karen Hemingway at: fertilitycare@on.aibn.com