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This study will examine the impact of manual physical therapy on endocrine function in women diagnosed as being infertile due to elevated follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels (10 mIU/mL or higher) on days 2-5 of their menstrual cycle. It is hypothesized that the manual physical therapy will decrease FSH levels.
This study will investigate the effect of manual physical therapy on the endocrine levels of women by comparison of pre- and post- treatment hormone levels (FSH, LH and Estradiol). Secondary measures include assessment of pain and sexual function via questionnaires.
Hormones will be measured at prescribed time points:
Pain and sexual function questionnaires will be completed:
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPA treatment | CPA treatment group receives 20 hours of patient centered manual physical therapy |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPA | Other | Site specific, patient centered manual physical therapy regimen focused on restoring function to the entire body |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change in endocrine levels post treatment | Change in FSH, LH and estradiol levels from baseline and pre-treatment, baseline and 30 and 60 day post treatment. | baseline, pre-treatment and 30 and 60 days post treatment |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Pain levels and sexual function before treatment | Pain levels and sexual function before treatment as compared to baseline. | 30 days before treatment |
| Pain levels and sexual function post treatment |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Women with elevated FSH levels that undergo the CPA treatment
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Lawrence J Wurn, LMT | Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Passage Physical Therapy | Gainesville | Florida | 32606 | United States |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18251317 | Background | Wurn BF, Wurn LJ, King CR, Heuer MA, Roscow AS, Hornberger K, Scharf ES. Treating fallopian tube occlusion with a manual pelvic physical therapy. Altern Ther Health Med. 2008 Jan-Feb;14(1):18-23. | |
| 15775874 | Background | Wurn LJ, Wurn BF, King CR, Roscow AS, Scharf ES, Shuster JJ. Increasing orgasm and decreasing dyspareunia by a manual physical therapy technique. MedGenMed. 2004 Dec 14;6(4):47. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |
| D007246 | Infertility |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
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Pain levels and sexual function as measured by survey 30 days post treatment compared to baseline.
| 30 days post treatment |
| Pain levels and sexual function post treatment | Pain levels and sexual function as measured by survey 60 days post treatment compared to baseline. | 60 days post treatment |
| Pregnancy | Subjects will be monitored for natural intrauterine pregnancy for the duration of the study. | study duration; 60 days post treatment |
| 15266276 | Background | Wurn BF, Wurn LJ, King CR, Heuer MA, Roscow AS, Scharf ES, Shuster JJ. Treating female infertility and improving IVF pregnancy rates with a manual physical therapy technique. MedGenMed. 2004 Jun 18;6(2):51. |