NCT02268123

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if sperm DNA fragmentation is associated with in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes when euploid embryos are transferred.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
323

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2014

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2014

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 10, 2014

Completed
10 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

October 20, 2014

Completed
3.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2018

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2018

Completed
Last Updated

September 11, 2018

Status Verified

September 1, 2018

Enrollment Period

3.8 years

First QC Date

October 10, 2014

Last Update Submit

September 10, 2018

Conditions

Keywords

Male InfertilitySperm DNA FragmentationSperm Abnormality

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • IVF/ICSI Pregnancy Outcomes with euploid blastocyst transfer based on sperm DNA fragmentation

    rates of fertilization, blastulation, implantation, sustained implantation, delivery and miscarriage

    28 months

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Relationship between semen analysis parameters and sperm DNA fragmentation

    28 months

  • Correlation between sperm DNA fragmentation and embryonic aneuploidy

    28 months

Eligibility Criteria

Age35 Years - 40 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Couples completing their first IVF/ICSI cycle at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey utilizing CCS (Comprehensive Chromosome Screening).

You may qualify if:

  • Completing first IVF/ICSI cycle at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
  • Couple undergoing CCS (Comprehensive Chromosome Screening)
  • Female age 35-40 years
  • Male will have to refrain from ejaculation no less than 2 days but no greater than 5 days prior semen specimen production on day of oocyte retrieval

You may not qualify if:

  • Known genetic abnormality
  • Use of sperm donation or cryopreserved sperm
  • Use of Oocyte donation
  • Use of gestational carrier
  • Use of testicular aspiration or biopsy procedures to obtain sperm
  • Presence of varicosele
  • Presence of hydrosalpinges that communicate with endometrial cavity
  • Any contradictions to undergoing in vitro fertilization or gonadotropin stimulation

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

Location

Reproductive Medicine Associates of Pennsylvania at LeHigh Valley

Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18104, United States

Location

Biospecimen

Retention: SAMPLES WITH DNA

An aliquot semen (0.5 - 1mL) will be collected and cryopreserved for analysis for DNA Fragmentation. Two tubes of serum (approximately 20 mL) will be collected from male partner via venipuncture.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Infertility, Male

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital Diseases, MaleGenital DiseasesUrogenital DiseasesInfertilityMale Urogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • Richard T Scott, MD, HCLD

    Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 10, 2014

First Posted

October 20, 2014

Study Start

October 1, 2014

Primary Completion

July 1, 2018

Study Completion

July 1, 2018

Last Updated

September 11, 2018

Record last verified: 2018-09

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