NCT04141436

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled study aimed to specify whether the interventions based on Hypnofertility would lead to increased fertility preparedness and pregnancy outcomes, decreased cortisol levels of women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) treatment.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
61

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2017

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 8, 2017

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 30, 2019

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 30, 2019

Completed
6 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 10, 2019

Completed
18 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 28, 2019

Completed
Last Updated

October 28, 2019

Status Verified

October 1, 2019

Enrollment Period

1.4 years

First QC Date

October 10, 2019

Last Update Submit

October 24, 2019

Conditions

Keywords

Hypnofertilityfertility preparednesscortisol levelpregnancy outcome

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Fertility preparedness

    Fertility Preparedness Scale for Women Receiving Fertility Support (FPS) The 5-point Likert scale was developed by Fata and Aluş Tokat (Fata and Aluş Tokat, 2019). This scale items consist only of positive words. The scale consists of 3 sub-dimensions: "Hope and Awareness"," Positive Feelings and Thoughts ","Prepared Body and Brain". Since the items consisted only of positive expressions, the score was calculated as they were. The scores of the items were 5 (strongly agree), 4 (agree), 3 (neutral), 2 (disagree) and 1 (strongly disagree), respectively. The minimum and maximum scores are 23 and 115, respectively. The median of the scale score is 56 points, which can be considered the cut value. If the scale score is below 56, it can be considered that the woman is not prepared for fertility. If the score is 56 and higher, it indicates greater fertility preparedness.

    through study completion, average 28 days

  • cortisol levels

    The saliva samples were collected in sterile urine containers provided by the researcher and stored in the refrigerator at a temperature between +4 and +8 degrees for a maximum of two (2) months. On average, they were sent to the laboratory every 15 days by means of carrying bags containing ice molds. Saliva was studied by LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry) method by the expert staff of the laboratory. Cortisol level (nmol/L) measurement was obtained for both intervention and control group in all face-to-face sessions. Because cortisol level have diurnal rythm and highest level is shown in the morning, samples were of all women in the morning once they came to clinic. Samples were to be collected with no eating, drinking, gum chewing or smoking in the 30 minutes prior to collection.

    through study completion, average 28 days

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • pregnancy rate

    through study completion, average 28 days

Study Arms (2)

Intervention

EXPERIMENTAL

Intervention Based on Hypnofertility

Behavioral: Interventions Based on Hypnofertility

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Routine clinical procedure

Other: Routine clinical procedure

Interventions

Affirmation Visualization Imagination Relaxation

Intervention

Routine clinical procedure

Control

Eligibility Criteria

AgeUp to 39 Years
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • primary infertility,
  • unexplained infertility,
  • going to undergo IVF treatment,
  • fresh embryos,
  • under 39 years of age
  • having a smart phone

You may not qualify if:

  • participated in any program to reduce stress
  • having any psychiatric disorder

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Dokuz Eylul University

Izmir, 35340, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Officials

  • Sevcan Fata

    Dr.

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Director, Clinical research

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 10, 2019

First Posted

October 28, 2019

Study Start

November 8, 2017

Primary Completion

March 30, 2019

Study Completion

March 30, 2019

Last Updated

October 28, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-10

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