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Talking it out: psychological help may calm nerves before egg retrieval

NCT ID NCT06475690

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

180 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Sep 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * underwent oocyte retrieval operation with general anesthesia * able to use smartphone to complete questionnaire Exclusion Criteria: * had major psychological trauma, schizophrenia * morbid obesity (BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2.) * serious disease of cardiovascular system including uncontrolled hypertension * serious endocrine system disease including uncontrolled hypothyroidism * history of severe adverse events related to anesthesia * history of substance abuse or severe allergy * refusal to provide written consent

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder Depression infertility disorder Psychological Well-Being

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400016, China

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