Ear seeds may boost IVF success by calming anxiety
NCT ID NCT07409792
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique, called auricular point sticking therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in women undergoing IVF. 178 women aged 20-45 with anxiety or insomnia will either receive standard IVF care or standard care plus ear acupressure. Researchers will measure stress hormones, sleep quality, and pregnancy rates to see if the added therapy makes a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- auricular point sticking therapy (ear acupressure with Vaccaria seeds)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and improve sleep for women undergoing IVF, potentially increasing pregnancy success.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The therapy is complementary and not a substitute for standard IVF care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hangzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310007, China
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