Education and Training
Stress Reduction During In Vitro Fertilization
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.
Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.
Intervention(s):
- behavioral: Healing Touch
- behavioral: Desensitization Therapy
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.
Ages Eligible for Study
18 Years - 42 Years
Genders Eligible for Study
Female
Not currently accepting new patients for this trial
Contact Information
Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford,
CA
94305
Kathy Turner, RN, NP
650-724-6850
Not Recruiting