Use of Acupressing in Reproductive Medicine (NCT05815121) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Use of Acupressing in Reproductive Medicine
France82 participantsStarted 2023-02-09
Plain-language summary
The objective of this preliminary study is therefore to assess the feasibility, safety and reduction of perioperative anxiety thanks to acupressing. In addition, patients undergoing oocyte retrieval often present postoperatively with nausea, abdominal pain and discomfort. Acupuncture could also help these patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients over 18 years old
* Scheduled to undergo an oocyte retrieval in outpatient surgery
* Anxiety score ≥ 3 when they arrived in the outpatient unit
* Subject is willing and able to provide informed consent
* Covered by a national healthcare insurance
Non-Inclusion Criteria:
* Ear's pavilion infection
* Wrist infection
* Previous treatment with auriculotherapy or acupuncture
* With a planned intervention that does not allow the delay of 45 min delay (+/- 15 min) between the acupuncture treatment and the STAI assessment
* Being deprived of liberty or under guardianship
Exclusion criteria
* Patient having recourse to any treatment or method of anxiolysis the morning of the procedure, after having given her consent
* Patient wishing to withdraw from the study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Anxiety assessement using State-Trait Anxiety Inventory questionnaire between baseline and 45 minutes after treatment.