Laser acupoint therapy for blocked fallopian tubes
Effect of Laser Acupoints on Fallopian Tube Obstruction
NA · Kafrelsheikh University · NCT07351747
This study will see if low-level laser applied to acupuncture points can help women aged 20–35 with blocked fallopian tubes when added to standard care.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh) |
| Trial ID | NCT07351747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Women diagnosed with fallopian tube obstruction receive either standard care alone or standard care plus sessions of noninvasive low-level laser applied to specific reproductive acupoints. The procedure is painless and targets points thought to influence tubal function, with treatments delivered over a defined course and follow-up visits to track progress. Outcomes likely include measures of tubal patency and reproductive indicators collected at scheduled assessments. The trial is conducted at a single academic center and enrolls nulliparous women meeting the stated health and BMI criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are nulliparous women aged 20–35 with a confirmed diagnosis of fallopian tube obstruction, BMI under 30, in generally good health, not pregnant or breastfeeding, and able to attend all sessions.
Not a fit: Patients with recent pelvic surgery, active genital infections, ongoing hormonal therapies, severe systemic disease, or extensive/scarred tubal damage are unlikely to benefit from laser acupoint therapy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could offer a painless, noninvasive option to improve tubal patency and fertility chances for some women with blocked fallopian tubes.
How similar studies have performed: Some small studies of acupuncture and low-level laser for reproductive outcomes report mixed or modest positive signals, but high-quality evidence specifically for laser acupoint therapy treating tubal obstruction is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 20-35 years - nulliparous. * Women diagnosed with fallopian tube obstruction. * Body mass index less than 30 kg/m2. * Consent to participate in the study. * General good health with no major co-existing medical conditions that could interfere with the treatment or outcomes. * No prior fertility treatments \[e.g., In vitro fertilization (IVF), intrauterine insemination (IUI)\] within the last 6 months. * Ability to attend all scheduled sessions and follow-up assessments. Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or breastfeeding. * History of pelvic surgery within the past year. * Presence of severe systemic diseases such as active cancer or severe cardiovascular diseases. * History of allergic reactions or adverse responses to acupuncture or laser therapies. * Currently undergoing hormonal therapy or use of hormonal contraceptives. * Current or recent history of genital tract infections, including sexually transmitted. infections, which could affect the reproductive system. * Presence of significant uterine anomalies diagnosed through imaging that could impact fertility. * Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).
Where this trial is running
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh
- Kafrelsheikh University (Faculty of Physical Therapy) — Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hadeer E Shalaby, MBBCH
- Email: hadeershaalaaby@yahoo.com
- Phone: 00201554488336
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Laser, Acupoints, Fallopian Tube Obstruction