Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.

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Conditions studied: Oligospermia

In brief

Infertility in a couple is defined as the inability to achieve conception despite one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. Infertility affects approximately 12% of couples attempting to conceive. The goal of this study is to explore the potential beneficial effect of HBOT on sperm count of infertile male due to oligospermia.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05842239

Run by

Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center

People needed

15

Starts

2024-01-20

Expected to finish

2030-12-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-22

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age above 21 years
• At least two sperm examination showing oligospermia (<15·106 sperm/mL)
• Diagnosis of idiopathic oligospermia.
• Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol
• Active malignancy
• Previous treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
• Substance use at baseline
• Severe or unstable physical disorders or major cognitive deficits at baseline
• HBOT for any reason prior to study enrolment
• Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes (including moderate to severe asthma)
• Ear or Sinus pathology incompatible with pressure changes
• Chronic disease like diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease etc.
• Active smoking

Where it is running

• The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh) — Ẕerifin, Israel (enrolling)

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