Clinical Research Directory

Interest of Sperm Insemination at 42 Hours Post hCG Compared to 36h in Intrauterine Insemination

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a common therapeutic option to treate infertility. Typically performed 36 hours post-hCG injection to trigger ovulation. However, research suggests delaying IUI to 42 hours post-hCG may improve egg quality and sperm synchronization for fertilization, leading to higher pregnancy rates. A proposed superiority study aims to compare IUI timing at 36 hours versus 42 hours post-hCG injection to evaluate its impact on live birth rates. The primary objective is to assess the effectiveness (live birth rates) of IUI at two different post-hCG timing intervals (42-43 hours vs 36-37 hours).

The Level of Infertility Distress and Fertility Readiness of Women

The infertility treatment process is a multidisciplinary teamwork involving different professional groups. Especially the Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation (COH) protocols applied during the infertility treatment process require good nursing education, close monitoring and effective counseling. The patient's education during this process, the development of self-administration skills and follow-up are the responsibility of the infertility nurse and directly affect the treatment process and its success. There is a need to determine the level of impact of infertile individuals on this process, to increase their knowledge level regarding the treatment process and to ensure that individuals are supported closely and strengthened during the treatment process. This study was planned as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of web-based training to be given to women who undergo Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) treatment on the level of impact of infertility and fertility readiness of women.

The Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Anxiety and Patient Satisfaction During Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

This study will conduct as a randomized pretest-posttest study to examine the effect of virtual reality glasses (VRG) application during the IUI procedure on anxiety and patient satisfaction. The population of the research will consist of women who were treated with assisted reproductive techniques and underwent IUI at the infertility polyclinic of Ministry of Health Adana City Training and Research Hospital between May and December 2024 and who meet the research criteria. The research sample was calculated as a total of 90 people (at least 45 people in each group) using the power program. Data; Personal Information Form, Visual Assessment Scale (VAS), State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) and Patient's Perception of Nursing Care Scale will be collected from women who agree to participate in the research. Virtual reality glasses will be applied to the intervention group.