Stress Reduction During In Vitro Fertilization

Not Recruiting

Trial ID: NCT00788502

Age - 18 Years-42 Years Condition - Obstetrics, Maternal and Fetal Medicine Gender - Female Accepting Healthy Volunteers - No

Purpose

The goal of this study is to determine the effect of Healing Touch (HT) on the stress, anxiety, and self-efficacy experiences of women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) in a randomized, controlled design. HT is a gentle, non-invasive form of energy-balancing work that promotes relaxation.

Official Title

Stress Reduction During In Vitro Fertilization

Eligibility


Inclusion Criteria:-Age <43

   - FSH <= 14

   - About to enter an IVF cycle at the Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center

   - Planning a transfer of their own fresh embryos during this cycle

   - Speak and read English fluently

   - Not planning to use concomitant energy work interventions (HT, Reiki, QiGong,
   acupuncture)during the IVF cycle.

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Intervention(s):

behavioral: Healing Touch

behavioral: Desensitization Therapy

Not Recruiting

Contact Information

Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Kathy Turner, RN, NP
650-724-6850

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