Ear seed therapy for anxiety, sleep, and IVF success
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if sticking tiny seeds on ear points (auricular therapy) can help women going through IVF feel less anxious, sleep better, and possibly improve their chances of pregnancy. It is for women with infertility who are about to have a frozen embryo transfer and have some anxiety or sleep problems.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 20 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with infertility and are scheduled for a frozen embryo transfer.
- You have mild to moderate anxiety (score 5+ on GAD-7) or trouble sleeping (score 8+ on PSQI).
- You are not using sedative or anxiety medicines during the study.
- You have a healthy body weight (BMI between 18 and 28).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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