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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.
Sponsor: Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
Summary
Infertility in a couple is defined as the inability to achieve conception despite one year of frequent, unprotected intercourse. Infertility affects approximately 12% of couples attempting to conceive. The goal of this study is to explore the potential beneficial effect of HBOT on sperm count of infertile male due to oligospermia.
Official title: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia: a Pilot Study
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
21 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
15
Start Date
2024-01-20
Completion Date
2025-12-01
Last Updated
2024-07-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Each session will include exposure of 90 minutes to 100% at 2 ATA, with 5 minutes air breaks every 20 minutes
Locations (1)
The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)
Ẕerifin, Israel