Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia: a Pilot Study
Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center
15 participants
Jan 20, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age above 21 years
- At least two sperm examination showing oligospermia (\<15·106 sperm/mL)
- Diagnosis of idiopathic oligospermia.
- Subject willing and able to read, understand and sign an informed consent
Exclusion Criteria10
- Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits and/or comply with the study protocol
- Active malignancy
- Previous treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy
- Substance use at baseline
- Severe or unstable physical disorders or major cognitive deficits at baseline
- HBOT for any reason prior to study enrolment
- Chest pathology incompatible with pressure changes (including moderate to severe asthma)
- Ear or Sinus pathology incompatible with pressure changes
- Chronic disease like diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease etc.
- Active smoking
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Interventions
Each session will include exposure of 90 minutes to 100% at 2 ATA, with 5 minutes air breaks every 20 minutes
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NCT05842239