Laser Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer Improves IVF Outcomes
NCT ID: NCT02815371
Last Updated: 2016-06-28
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
803 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2005-06-30
2008-01-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Needle Acupuncture
Sterile, disposable needles were inserted into specific acupoints until Deqi sensation was elicited. The needles were retained for 25 minutes before and after embryo transfer.
Needle Acupuncture
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Laser Acupuncture
Each point was stimulated with a laser (Luminex Laser Therapy System: Medical Laser Systems, Branford, CT) set at 5 joules/cm2 (J/cm2) in continuous mode for 0.10 seconds. Based on various studies, a minimum of 4 J/cm2 produces an improved circulatory effect.
Laser Acupuncture
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Sham Laser Acupuncture
However, support staff uninvolved in the design of the trial or analysis of the data disarmed the machine, such that no laser irradiation was emitted. This system created an illusion for both the patient and the acupuncturist, and allowed for a truly double blinded control group.
Sham Laser Acupuncture
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No Treatment
This control group was not exposed to any additional physical contact or acupuncture related protocol. They were only exposed to dim light and calming music before and after embryo transfer, mimicking the natural waiting room and procedure room setting for all patients undergoing embryo transfer.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Needle Acupuncture
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Laser Acupuncture
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Sham Laser Acupuncture
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Prior exposure to acupuncture
* Preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis
18 Years
45 Years
FEMALE
No
Sponsors
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Reproductive Medicines Associates of New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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RMA-00-03
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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