Using white noise to improve comfort during in vitro fertilization
Official title: Effects of White Noise on Pain, Anxiety and Comfort During in Invitro Fertilization: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Ondokuz Mayıs University · NCT06996340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if playing white noise can help women feel more comfortable and less anxious during in vitro fertilization procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 94 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ondokuz Mayıs University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun, Atakum) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 2, 2025 |
| Study ends | June 15, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 30, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06996340 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 18-35 diagnosed with primary infertility who can communicate in Turkish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have recently undergone oocyte pick-up, intrauterine insemination, or embryo transfer may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of white noise on pain, anxiety, and comfort levels in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). It is a randomized controlled experimental study conducted at Ondokuz Mayıs University Health Application and Research Center. Participants will be divided into a white noise group and a routine care group to assess the impact of white noise during the embryo transfer process. The study aims to provide insights into non-pharmacological methods to enhance the IVF experience for women facing infertility.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing IVF, improving their overall experience.
How similar studies have gone: While various non-pharmacological methods have been explored in similar contexts, the specific use of white noise during IVF has not been previously studied.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women between the ages of 18-35, * Diagnosed with primary infertility, * Not diagnosed with a psychiatric disease, * Who can speak and understand Turkish, * Who are at least primary school graduates will be included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Women who have undergone oocyte pick-up within the last month, * Who have undergone intrauterine insemination within the last month, * Who have undergone embryo transfer within the last month, * Who have undergone any other pharmacological or non-pharmacological application that may reduce stress will be excluded.
Where it's running
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Atakum, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Yasemin Sökmen, Asistant professor — Ondokuz Mayıs University
- Study coordinator: Yasemin Sökmen, Asistant professor
- Email: ysmn0006@outlook.com
- Phone: 5342595088
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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.