Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 20 to 60 Women only

Web-based mind-body intervention for women facing infertility

Official title: Trajectory of Psychological Distress Among Infertility Women: Efficacy and Mechanism of Mind-body Intervention With Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback

Run by Taipei Medical University · NCT04829877 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a web-based program that helps women dealing with infertility manage stress and improve their emotional well-being to see if it can also boost their chances of getting pregnant.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages20 Years to 60 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment750 (estimated)
SponsorTaipei Medical University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Taipei)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 19, 2022
Main results expectedApril 2025
Study endsApril 2025
Registry record updatedJanuary 27, 2025
Trial IDNCT04829877 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are women aged 20 and above who are seeking infertility care and contemplating pregnancy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cardiovascular disease, depressive or anxiety disorders, or those already undergoing assisted reproductive technology treatments 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 evaluates the effectiveness of a web-based mind-body intervention that incorporates heart rate variability biofeedback to alleviate psychological distress in women experiencing infertility. The trial will recruit eligible participants who are seeking infertility care and randomize them into different intervention groups. The primary outcomes include anxiety symptoms, depression levels, heart rate variability function, mindful awareness, infertility self-efficacy, and pregnancy rates. Data quality will be maintained through a designed data entry system and appropriate statistical analyses will be conducted to ensure reliable results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce psychological distress and improve pregnancy outcomes for women undergoing fertility treatments.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using mind-body interventions for psychological distress in infertility, but this specific approach combining HRV biofeedback is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* 20-year-old and above
* Seeking infertility care
* Contemplating pregnancy
* Intended to start their ART cycle
* Able to speak Taiwanese or Mandarin

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, cardiac arrhythmia
* Already had started their ART treatment
* Taking medications that might affect ANS activity

Where it's running

  • Infertility clinic
    Taipei, Taiwan
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.