In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Acupuncture for Infertility

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Infertility
• Interventions: Procedure: acupuncture; Procedure: IVF

• Registration Number: NCT00736411
• Lead Sponsor: Pacific Fertility Center

Brief Summary

The aim of this investigation is to determine the value of combining acupuncture with infertility patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The investigators will measure the outcomes of endometrial lining, uterine blood flow, hormones, stress levels, and pregnancy and live birth rates.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-08
• Study First Submitted: 2008-08-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-08-14
• Study First Posted: 2008-08-15
• Primary Completion: 2010-10
• Study Completion: 2010-10
• Status Verified: 2015-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-10-27
• Last Update Posted: 2015-10-29

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: TERMINATED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 320

Inclusion Criteria

• females between 21 and 42 years old
• primary or secondary infertility
• no more than 2 previously failed IVF cycles
• undergoing IVF
• FSH < 11

Exclusion Criteria

• FSH > 11
• using an egg donor
• using PGD
• using heparin or lovanox protocols
• estradiol level less than 20 or over 80
• taking herbal therapy

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
II	acupuncture	treatment
1	IVF	IVF

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
pregnancy	week 10 of study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
uterine blood flow	final measurement in week 8

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pacific Fertility Center; 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States