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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.

Israel15 participantsStarted 2024-01-20

Plain-language summary

Infertility in a couple is defined as the inability to achieve conception despite one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. Infertility affects approximately 12% of couples attempting to conceive. The goal of this study is to explore the potential beneficial effect of HBOT on sperm count of infertile male due to oligospermia.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion criteria

. Age above 21 years
. At least two sperm examination showing oligospermia (\<15·106 sperm/mL)
. Diagnosis of idiopathic oligospermia.
. Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent

Exclusion criteria

. Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol
. Active malignancy
. Previous treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy

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?

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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

Sperm count

Timeframe: At baseline, 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05842239

SponsorAssaf-Harofeh Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2030-12-01

Contact for this trial

Shachar Finci, MD

97289542395 shacharf@shamir.gov.il

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