NCT00447395

Brief Summary

In recurrent miscarriage, the male factor has been poorly evaluated. In fact, in the vast majority of clinical protocols of recurrent miscarriage, the sperm is not considered or assessed. Recently, some studies have suggested the presence of genetic and metabolic sperm anomalies in couples suffering from repeated miscarriages. Specifically, DNA fragmentation and altered oxidative stress in the sperm and Y microdeletions from blood samples have been related to an increased risk of miscarriage.The aim of the present study is to compare these three parameters in: couples with recurrent miscarriage; oligozoospermic men with or without recurrent miscarriages; and healthy sperm donors, in order to determine their actual impact on this reproductive problem.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
90

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2007

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 1, 2007

Completed
1 month until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 13, 2007

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 14, 2007

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

February 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2009

Completed
Last Updated

October 22, 2015

Status Verified

October 1, 2015

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

March 13, 2007

Last Update Submit

October 21, 2015

Conditions

Study Arms (4)

GROUP 1

Recurrent miscarriage, \<40 year-old-men, \< 38 year-old-women, normal or mild affected sperm, normal parents karyotype, no thrombophilia, normal uterus, no endocrinopathy

GROUP 2

•Recurrent miscarriage, \<40 year-old-men, \< 38 year-old-women, oligozoospermia (1-5 mill/ml), normal parents karyotype, no thrombophilia, normal uterus, no endocrinopathy

GROUP 3

•Oligozoospermia (1-5 mill/ml), \< 40 year-old-men, no recurrent miscarriages

GROUP 4

•Healthy young sperm donors

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 40 Years
Sexmale
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Couples with recurrent miscarriages

You may qualify if:

  • groups
  • Recurrent miscarriage, \<40 year-old-men, \< 38 year-old-women, normal or mild affected sperm, normal parents karyotype, no thrombophilia, normal uterus, no endocrinopathy
  • The same criteria than in group A, but oligozoospermia (1-5 mill/ml)
  • Oligozoospermia (1-5 mill/ml), \< 40 year-old-men, no recurrent miscarriages
  • Healthy young sperm donors

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Ivi Valencia

Valencia, Valencia, 46015, Spain

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Bellver J, Meseguer M, Muriel L, Garcia-Herrero S, Barreto MA, Garda AL, Remohi J, Pellicer A, Garrido N. Y chromosome microdeletions, sperm DNA fragmentation and sperm oxidative stress as causes of recurrent spontaneous abortion of unknown etiology. Hum Reprod. 2010 Jul;25(7):1713-21. doi: 10.1093/humrep/deq098. Epub 2010 May 24.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Abortion, Habitual

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Abortion, SpontaneousPregnancy ComplicationsFemale Urogenital Diseases and Pregnancy ComplicationsUrogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • Jose Bellver, MD

    IVI Valencia

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Gynecologist IVI Valencia

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 13, 2007

First Posted

March 14, 2007

Study Start

February 1, 2007

Primary Completion

February 1, 2009

Study Completion

February 1, 2009

Last Updated

October 22, 2015

Record last verified: 2015-10

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