The Impact of Lifestyle Behaviors on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcome

Many women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) ask their doctor if there are any behaviors they should avoid, or any behaviors they should emphasize during their IVF cycle. This study examines the effects of health habits surrounding exercise, smoking, alcohol, sleep, caffeine, herbal medications, acupuncture, and diet on pregnancy rates during IVF cycles. The purpose of this study is to determine if lifestyle behaviors have a significant impact on pregnancy rates during treatment with IVF.

This is an observational study conducted at a private academically-affiliated infertility clinic and includes 118 women ages 44 and below scheduled to undergo IVF treatment. All subjects were asked to complete a health history survey at the time of enrollment and a daily survey during each day of their IVF cycle. The primary outcome is clinical pregnancy rate.

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Key information

Conditions

Infertility Genital Diseases Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year–44 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Boston IVF

Waltham, Massachusetts, 02451, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Female Boston IVF infertility patient undergoing IVF treatment
Age 18-44 years
Able to read, understand and sign the informed consent in English
Willing and able to comply with study requirements
Must be well versed in using a personal computer and the internet and must have access to an internet-connected computer seven days per week

Treatment and study plan

There was no intervention; this was a survey only study

Behavioral

There was no intervention; this was a survey only study

Primary outcomes

Clinical Pregnancy Rates

Time frame: Approximately 28 days (1 IVF cycle)

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Boston IVF

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Registry information

Official study title

The Impact of Lifestyle Behaviors on IVF Outcome

Important dates

Study start: 2009
Primary completion: 2010
Study completion: 2010
First posted: May 7, 2010
Registry last updated: Feb 4, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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