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The effect of acupuncture in ovarian failure

Investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture on clinical symptoms, ultrasound indicators and laboratory parameters of premature ovarian failure in women of reproductive age compared to the control group.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20171007036614N7
Enrollment
80
Registered
2024-08-27
Start date
2024-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-09-16

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

Conditions

Premature menopause. Premature menopause

Interventions

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
10 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Women with secondary amenorrhea before the age of 40 Oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea for at least 4 months Elevated FSH level to more than 25 IU/L twice more than 4 weeks apart

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Uncontrolled hypothyroidism or other endocrine diseases Congenital problems of the genitourinary system Primary amenorrhea Hysterectomy and oophorectomy Endometriosis and other ovarian diseases Cancer Patients with contraindications to hormone therapy, such as coagulation disorders and history of thrombosis, blood pressure, coronary artery disease, liver disease, and family history of Brest cancer

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Serum FSH level. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Taking venous blood samples and performing test.;Ultrasound indicators (ovary size and endometrial thickness). Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Performed by a radiologist.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical symptoms of menopause. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: MRS (Menopause Rating Scale) Questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Sadegh Adel Mehraban

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

sadeghadel@gmail.com+98 21 8897 4535

Outcome results

None listed

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