CompletedNot Applicable

The Role of Electroacupuncture With Standard Therapy on Sperm Analysis and SOD Levels in Oligozoospermia.

Indonesia48 participantsStarted 2023-09-11

Plain-language summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare in Oligozoospermia Patient. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Electroacupuncture therapy and standard therapy can affect oligozoospermia. 2. Electroacupuncture therapy and standard therapy can affect semen and spermatozoa plasma SOD levels. Researchers will compare patient with standard therapy with patient with standard therapy with electroacupuncture.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male 25 to 45 years old. * Oligozoospermia according to the 2010 WHO criteria is mild (10-15 million spermatozoa/mL), moderate (5-10 million spermatozoa/mL) and severe (\<5 million spermatozoa/mL). * Willing to participate in research and sign informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency case patient / bleeding disorders * Have a tumor, scar tissue or infected wound in the area where the acupuncture needle will be inserted. * Alcoholic * Using a pacemaker (heart pacemaker). * Azoospermia * Varicocele

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

Sperm analysis

Timeframe: Before Treatment in day 1, After 30 days of treatment.

SOD Spermatozoa

Timeframe: Before Treatment in day 1, After 30 days of treatment.

SOD Plasma Semen

Timeframe: Before Treatment in day 1, After 30 days of treatment.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06088693

SponsorIndonesia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-26

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 45 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.