Laser Acupuncture Before and After Embryo Transfer Improves IVF Outcomes

Completed · Not applicable · Has a placebo group

Conditions studied: Embryo Implantation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02815371

Run by

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

People needed

803

Starts

2005-06-01

Expected to finish

2008-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2016-06-28

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• All patients seeking pregnancy via in vitro fertilization during the study period

You may not qualify if…

• Bleeding disorders (due to the possible use of needles)
• Prior exposure to acupuncture
• Preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis

Where it is running

• Reproductive Medicine Associates of Connecticut — Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
• Reproductive Medicines Associates of New Jersey — Morristown, New Jersey, United States

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