Laser Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer Improves IVF Outcomes

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey803 enrolled

Overview

This study evaluated whether laser acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer (following in vitro fertilization) improves implantation rates. Patients were randomized to one of 4 groups at the time of embryo transfer: 1) laser acupuncture, 2) needle acupuncture, 3) sham laser acupuncture, 4) no treatment.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

803

Conditions

Embryo Implantation

Interventions

Needle AcupuncturePROCEDURE

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Laser AcupuncturePROCEDURE

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Sham Laser AcupuncturePROCEDURE

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Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients seeking pregnancy via in vitro fertilization during the study period Exclusion Criteria: * Bleeding disorders (due to the possible use of needles) * Prior exposure to acupuncture * Preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis

Locations (2)

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

Reproductive Medicines Associates of New Jersey

Morristown, New Jersey, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Implantation rate

Number of gestational sacs seen on ultrasound per embryo transferred

Time frame: Approximately 2 weeks after embryo transfer

Secondary Outcomes

Clinical pregnancy rate

Number of pregnancies per embryo transfer procedure

Time frame: Approximately 3 weeks after embryo transfer

Live birth rate

Number of deliveries of at least on live newborn per embryo transfer procedure

Time frame: 40 weeks after intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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