An interventional study of Acupuncture (Carbo®) and Placebo acupuncture (Strietberger®) in Infertility, sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark. Completed at 1 site in Denmark. Open to female participants aged 18 Years to 37 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2009-06-04.
Sponsored by Rigshospitalet, Denmark · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
During IVF treatment, acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer may improve the pregnancy rate. This study aims to compare IVF pregnancy between two groups of patients that received either acupuncture or sham acupuncture (placebo)around embryo transfer
Acupuncture at the time of embryo transfer may improve the IVF pregnancy rate. This study aims to compare the IVF pregnancy between two groups of patients that undergo ivf/icsi treatment. The patients are randomized to receive either acupuncture or sham acupuncture (placebo)around embryo transfer
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Exclusion Criteria:
30 minutes of acupuncture just before and just after embryo replacement
Device: Acupuncture (Carbo®)
Sham acupuncture for 30 minutes just before and just after embryo transfer
Device: Placebo acupuncture (Strietberger®)
The acupuncture points were chosen according to traditional Chinese medicine and included DU20, M29, KS6, Mp8, and Le3 before embryo transfer and DU20, Co4, Mp10, M36, and Mp6 after embryo transfer.
Also known as: Acupuncture needles: Carbo® needle,Acupharma A/S.
The acupuncture points were the same as in the true acupuncture group, namely DU20, M29, KS6, Mp8, and Le3 before embryo transfer and DU20, Co4, Mp10, M36, and Mp6 after embryo transfer. Sham acupuncture needles used were the validated Strietberger® placebo-needle from the company, Asia Med. The needle is not fixed inside the copper handle and its tip is blunt. When the needle touches the skin it moves inside the handle and appears to be shortened. A pricking sensation is felt by the patient, simulating the puncturing of the skin. Developed by dr. Konrad Streitberger.
Also known as: Sham acupuncture needles: Strietberger® placebo-needle, Asia Med.
Clinical pregnancy rate
Time frame: 2005-2008
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