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Investigating the effect of visceral manual therapy in improving uterine blood supply and pregnancy outcomes in infertile women with the problem of increased resistance of uterine vessels

Investigating the effects of adding visceral manual therapy to routine pelvic physiotherapy compared to pharmacotherapy in improving uterine blood supply, and pregnancy outcomes in women with recurrent failure of implantation (RIF) with increased uterine artery resistance: a randomized clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230206057338N2
Enrollment
33
Registered
2024-08-19
Start date
2024-09-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-26

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

Conditions

Infertility. Female infertility of uterine origin

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: pharmacotherapy group (C): Group C receives only the usual pharmacotherapy. Estrogen in the form of estradiol 2 mg tablets will start on the second day of the menstrual

Sponsors

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 20-40 years Having at least two history of failed transfers Having 2 grade A or B embryo for transfers Having uterine artery resistance above 1.76

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having any of the cases of congenital anomaly of the uterus Having fibroids or any intrauterine lesions Having severe endometriosis Having uterine myomas Having uterine adenomyosis Having ovarian cysts and antral follicles larger than 12 mm in size having severe ovulation disorder including long-term oligoamenorrhea, premature ovarian failure, and hypothalamic amenorrhea Having any internal diseases related to blood flow disorders such as diabetes and dyslipidemia, anorexia, smoking and alcohol consumption. Having special diets such as vegetarianism Having autoimmune disease Having hypertension and coagulation disorders Having intrauterine adhesions (Asherman's syndrome) Having organic injuries Having uterine dysplasia Having mental illnesses Having mental disorders Having severe depression Having contraindications for estrogen therapy Having anemia Having hyperthyroidism Having heart disease Having liver disease Having kidney disease Having others diseases that lead to decreased menstruation. If the embryos are not Grade A or B after resuscitation, if the thickness of the endometrium is less than 6 mm on the day of transfer, or if they do not follow the prescribed treatment (such as a mistake in taking or omitting intervention or examination sessions) they are not included in the study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Investigating the state of uterine blood supply (arterial resistance index, arterial pulse index, peak systolic velocity, end-diastolic velocity). Timepoint: before intervention (10th day of of menstruation), after intervention (10th day of of menstruation). Method of measurement: Transvaginal ultrasound.;Endometrial thickness. Timepoint: before intervention (10th day of of menstruation), after intervention (10th day of of menstruation). Method of measurement: Transvaginal ultrasound.;Successful pregnancy. Timepoint: 14 days after embryo transfer in cleavage stage and 12 days after embryo transfer in blastocyst stage. Method of measurement: Measuring serum BHCG level and checking the ratio of cases with a positive result (BHCG level = 25 [10]mIU/ml) to all transferred cases.;Implantation rate. Timepoint: Fifth week of pregnancy. Method of measurement: The ratio of the number of intrauterine gestational sacs observed by vaginal ultrasound in the fifth week of pregnancy divided by the number of embryos transferred.;Fetal growth. Timepoint: Up to the 12th week of pregnancy. Method of measurement: Ultrasound.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Endometrial pattern. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention (day 10 of menstruation), at the end of the intervention (day 10 of menstruation). Method of measurement: Using transvaginal ultrasound.;Sexual performance index. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention (day 10 of menstruation), at the end of the intervention (day 10 of menstruation). Method of measurement: FSFI index.;Level of depression. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention , at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: BDI questionnaire.;Quality of life. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention , at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: SQOL-F questionnaire.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactZahra Chakeri

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

z.chakeri@gmail.com+98 914 692 7861

Outcome results

None listed

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