Effect of Thumbtack Needle on Ovarian Function of Women With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)

Diminished Ovarian Reserve Clinical Trial

Official title: Effect of Thumbtack Needle on Ovarian Function of Women With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR): A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

Using a multi-center, large sample, randomized, controlled and blind clinical trial to evaluate the effect of thumbtack needle on ovarian function of patients with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).

Clinical Trial Description

Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is the precursor state of ovarian failure, and can cause the decline of women's reproductive function. Some studies have demonstrated that acupuncture can improve ovarian function. Thumbtack needle, as a kind of acupuncture, has been found effective in treating DOR in our clinic. In this trial, the investigators Using a multi-center, large sample, randomized, controlled and blind clinical trial to evaluate the effect of thumbtack needle on ovarian function of patients with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR).

First, patients will be recruited according to the inclusion criteria and exclusion criteria.

Second, baseline measurements (including ovarian reserve function, blood biochemical index, scores from the self-rating anxiety and depression scale, quality of life, sleep status) will be taken.

Third, each patient will receive the treatment of thumbtack needle for a total of 2 menstrual cycles.

Last, the above baseline measurements will be taken again as soon as the treatment is finished and outcome measures will be recorded after the treatment. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Diminished Ovarian Reserve

• NCT number: NCT05277948
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Contact: Dongmei Huang
• Phone: 86-27-83663275
• Email: hdmjcr@qq.com
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: September 1, 2021
• Completion date: October 31, 2026