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Efficacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma and laser acupuncture in the treatment of non-obstructive azoospermia

The Effectiveness of Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and laser acupuncture in the Therapy of Infertile Men with Non-Obstructive Azoospermia

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20111121008146N43
Enrollment
30
Registered
2023-05-06
Start date
2023-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

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Conditions

azoospermia. Azoospermia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: PRP is injected into the testicle, and they receive laser acupuncture twice a week for 4 consecutive weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group: PRP is injected into

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
No minimum to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age less than 45 years non-obstructive azoospermia with testicular pathology tissue confirmation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of hormonal and genetic disorders History of taking hormonal supplements during the last year Presence of varicocele in examination or ultrasound Presence of Sertoli cell-only syndrome report in testicular biopsy report History of undescended testicles History of acute epididymo-orchitis Abnormal examination of testicles History of occupational exposure to chemical and radioactive substances Obstructive azoospermia.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sperm count. Timepoint: The first sample is taken before the start of the intervention, the second sample is taken after the last secion of the intervention, and the third sample is taken three months after the last intervention. Method of measurement: sperm analysis.;Sperm morphology. Timepoint: The first sample is taken before the start of the intervention, the second sample is taken after the last secion of the intervention, and the third sample is taken three months after the last intervention. Method of measurement: sperm analysis.;Sperm motility. Timepoint: The first sample is taken before the start of the intervention, the second sample is taken after the last secion of the intervention, and the third sample is taken three months after the last intervention. Method of measurement: sperm analysis.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Reza Razzaghi

Laser Application Research Center in Medical Sciences

laser.cntr@sbmu.ac.ir+98 21 2271 8021

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026