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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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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| 1 | Experimental | 30 minutes of acupuncture just before and just after embryo replacement |
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| 2 | Placebo Comparator | Sham acupuncture for 30 minutes just before and just after embryo transfer |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Acupuncture (Carbo®) | Device | 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. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Clinical pregnancy rate | 2005-2008 |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Dorthe Andersen, Study nurse | The Fertility Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital Rigshospitalet | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| The Fertility Clinic, Copenhagen University Hospital, Denmark | Copenhagen | 2100 | Denmark |
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| ID | Term |
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| D007246 | Infertility |
| C565840 | Long Qt Syndrome 3 |
| ID | Term |
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| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D015670 | Acupuncture Therapy |
| ID | Term |
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| D000529 | Complementary Therapies |
| D013812 | Therapeutics |
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| Placebo acupuncture (Strietberger®) | Device | 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. |
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