Actively Recruiting
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.
Led by Assaf-Harofeh Medical Center · Updated on 2026-04-22
15
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
358 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Men Suffering From Infertility Due to Oligospermia.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age above 21 years
- At least two sperm examinations showing oligospermia (less than 15 million sperm per milliliter)
- Diagnosis of idiopathic oligospermia
- Willingness and ability to read, understand, and sign informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to attend scheduled clinic visits or comply with the study protocol
- Active malignancy
- Previous treatment with chemotherapy or radiation therapy
- Substance use at baseline
- Severe or unstable physical disorders or major cognitive deficits
- Prior hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Chest conditions incompatible with pressure changes, including moderate to severe asthma
- Ear or sinus conditions incompatible with pressure changes
- Chronic diseases like diabetes mellitus or ischemic heart disease
- Active smoking
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Sagol Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Research Shamir Medical Center (Assaf Harofeh)
Ẕerifin, Israel, 70300
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Shachar Finci, MD
CONTACT
S
Shai a Efrati, MD
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
1
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