Effect of Acupuncture and Low Caloric Diet on Primary Hypothyroidism and Irregular Menstruation in Infertile Women

Acupuncture Clinical Trial

Official title: Effect of Acupuncture and Low Caloric Diet on Primary Hypothyroidism and Irregular Menstruation in Infertile Women

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

the goal of this randomize clinical trial is to compare in 60 infertile women with hypothyroidism. selected from national Nutritional institute out clinic. the main question it aims to answer is:

• There an effect of acupuncture and low caloric diet on primary hypothyroidism and irregular menstruation in infertile women.

all participants were received• thyroxine tablets (levothyroxine) • a low caloric diet regime.

researchers compared study group (30 infertile women with hypothyroidism) to see the effect of acupuncture sections on hypothyroidism.

Clinical Trial Description

Each woman was instructed carefully about the assessment and treatment procedures and a consent form has been signed by each woman before starting of this study,

• Each patient in the study group was instructed about the beneficial effect of the Acupuncture.

• Each woman in the study group assumed supine position for the points (DU20, GB20, ST9, LI4, RN6, RN4, SP9, ST36, SP6, KI3, LR2). and prone position for DU14, BL15, BL20, BL23, DU4 with uncovered treatment area, which was cleaned with alcohol and hair was removed.

Acupuncture was applied on a room temperature of 37. Fine sterile needles used with a size 0.25x25mm. They were inserted to various depths (2-5 cm) at acupoints points on the body according to site and fat deposition. 16 needles were used in the treatment. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Acupuncture
• Hypothyroidism
• Infertility
• Menstruation Disturbances
• PCO
• Primary Hypothyroidism

• NCT number: NCT05804149
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Cairo University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Start date: August 30, 2020
• Completion date: February 12, 2023