Embryo Implantation
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluated whether laser acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer (following in vitro fertilization) improves implantation rates. Patients were randomized to one of 4 groups at the time of embryo transfer: 1) laser acupuncture, 2) needle acupuncture, 3) sham laser acupuncture, 4) no treatment.
Interventions
PROCEDURENeedle Acupuncture
See above
PROCEDURELaser Acupuncture
See above
PROCEDURESham Laser Acupuncture
See above
Sponsors
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* All patients seeking pregnancy via in vitro fertilization during the study period
Exclusion criteria
* Bleeding disorders (due to the possible use of needles) * Prior exposure to acupuncture * Preimplantation genetic screening or diagnosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Implantation rate | Approximately 2 weeks after embryo transfer | Number of gestational sacs seen on ultrasound per embryo transferred |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical pregnancy rate | Approximately 3 weeks after embryo transfer | Number of pregnancies per embryo transfer procedure |
| Live birth rate | 40 weeks after intervention | Number of deliveries of at least on live newborn per embryo transfer procedure |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed