Study Stopped
Adjustments to ensure clear outcomes and scientific merit integrated. Study closed at 14 subjects. New protocol submitted to IRB.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Acupuncture for Infertility
IVF and Acupuncture for Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trail
1 other identifier
interventional
320
1 country
1
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.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Aug 2008
Typical duration for not_applicable
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2008
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
August 13, 2008
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
August 15, 2008
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
October 1, 2010
CompletedOctober 29, 2015
October 1, 2015
2.2 years
August 13, 2008
October 27, 2015
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
pregnancy
week 10 of study
Secondary Outcomes (1)
uterine blood flow
final measurement in week 8
Study Arms (2)
1
ACTIVE COMPARATORIVF
II
OTHERtreatment
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- females between 21 and 42 years old
- primary or secondary infertility
- no more than 2 previously failed IVF cycles
- undergoing IVF
- FSH \< 11
You may not qualify if:
- FSH \> 11
- using an egg donor
- using PGD
- using heparin or lovanox protocols
- estradiol level less than 20 or over 80
- taking herbal therapy
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Pacific Fertility Center
San Francisco, California, 94133, United States
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- STUDY DIRECTOR
Caylie J See, L.Ac.
Pacific Fertility Center
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
August 13, 2008
First Posted
August 15, 2008
Study Start
August 1, 2008
Primary Completion
October 1, 2010
Study Completion
October 1, 2010
Last Updated
October 29, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-10