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
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Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
Reproductive Medicines Associates of New Jersey
Morristown, New Jersey, United States
Implantation rate
Number of gestational sacs seen on ultrasound per embryo transferred
Time frame: Approximately 2 weeks after embryo transfer
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
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