Talking it out: psychological help may calm nerves before egg retrieval
NCT ID NCT06475690
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether psychological interventions can reduce anxiety in women about to undergo egg retrieval with general anesthesia. 180 women participated, with some receiving the intervention and others not. Researchers measured anxiety using a questionnaire just before the procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- psychological interventions
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to reduce anxiety for women undergoing egg retrieval.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study. The intervention is brief and may not work for everyone. Results may not apply to other fertility procedures.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China
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