Laser acupoint therapy for blocked fallopian tubes
Official title: Effect of Laser Acupoints on Fallopian Tube Obstruction
Run by Kafrelsheikh University · NCT07351747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 36 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kafrelsheikh University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafrelsheikh) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | April 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | April 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 20, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07351747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.