In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and Acupuncture for Infertility

IVF and Acupuncture for Infertility: A Randomized Controlled Trail

Status

Terminated

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00736411

Enrollment

320

Registered

2008-08-15

Start date

2008-08-31

Completion date

2010-10-31

Last updated

2015-10-29

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Conditions

Infertility

Keywords

infertility, IVF, acupuncture

Brief summary

The aim of this investigation is to determine the value of combining acupuncture with infertility patients undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The investigators will measure the outcomes of endometrial lining, uterine blood flow, hormones, stress levels, and pregnancy and live birth rates.

Interventions

PROCEDUREacupuncture

16 treatments over 8 weeks

PROCEDUREIVF

one 4 week IVF cycle

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Age

21 Years to 42 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* females between 21 and 42 years old * primary or secondary infertility * no more than 2 previously failed IVF cycles * undergoing IVF * FSH \< 11

Exclusion criteria

* FSH \> 11 * using an egg donor * using PGD * using heparin or lovanox protocols * estradiol level less than 20 or over 80 * taking herbal therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pregnancy	week 10 of study

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
uterine blood flow	final measurement in week 8

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026