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Effect of positive thinking counseling and cognitive restructuring versus control group on the perceived stress caused by the repeated failure of in vitro fertilization (IVF) among infertile women

Effect of positive thinking counseling and cognitive restructuring versus control group on the perceived stress caused by the repeated failure of in vitro fertilization (IVF) among infertile women: a randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20120215009014N474
Enrollment
60
Registered
2023-05-15
Start date
2023-06-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-05-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Female infertility. Female infertility

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine treatment plus positive thinking and cognitive restructuring counseling sessions for 45 to 60 minutes twice a week for 4 weeks (including familiarity with t
positive effect of healthy nutrition, exercise, and meditation on reproductive health
teaching behavioral methods such as talking about stress, calming and postponing the reaction
the effect of positive emotions on the quality of married life and sexual performance of couples). Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine treatment plus.

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 20 to 45 years Perceived high stress Primary infertility A history of two failed IVFs Normal body mass index

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Mental disorder History of endometriosis Addiction

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Perceived stress. Timepoint: Before the intervention and 4 weeks later. Method of measurement: Using Cohen's perceived stress scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSara Abdoli

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

sara.abdoli.m96@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

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