NCT03560583

Brief Summary

Poor ovarian response population of ART are considered the biggest challenge for providers. Hitherto, no one protocol has been proven to be effect in this subgroup of IVF patients. Metoclopramide belongs to the antiemetic group, used for motion sickness and during early gestation for hyperemesis gravidarum. The mechanism of action is antagonisim to dopamine receptors. We hypothesize than by blocking dopamine receptors and decreasing the dopaminergic tone there is a possibility to increase the sensitivity of ovarian response to gonadotropins during controlled ovarian stimulation and result in increased oocyte retrival.

Trial Health

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On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
26mo left

Started May 2021

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress70%
May 2021Jul 2028

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 7, 2018

Completed
11 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 18, 2018

Completed
2.9 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 5, 2021

Completed
6.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2027

Expected
7 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2028

Last Updated

February 10, 2025

Status Verified

February 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

6.6 years

First QC Date

June 7, 2018

Last Update Submit

February 6, 2025

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of oocytes

    Number of oocytes

    Approximately 5 weeks from first dose of study drug

Study Arms (2)

Metoclopramide 10 mg BID

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: Metoclopramide

Placebo 10 mg BID

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: Placebo Oral Tablet

Interventions

Metoclopramide 10 mg BID

Metoclopramide 10 mg BID

Placebo 10 mg BID

Placebo 10 mg BID

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 54 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Gender Eligibility DetailsFemales
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Poor response according to "Bologna criteria"

You may not qualify if:

  • Allergy to metoclopramide
  • Prolactinemia
  • Women treated with dopamine agonists

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Barzilai University Medical Center

Ashkelon, Ashkelon District, 7830604, Israel

RECRUITING

Related Publications (4)

  • Boelig RC, Barton SJ, Saccone G, Kelly AJ, Edwards SJ, Berghella V. Interventions for treating hyperemesis gravidarum: a Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2018 Sep;31(18):2492-2505. doi: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1342805. Epub 2017 Jul 11.

    PMID: 28614956BACKGROUND
  • Hernandez I, Parra A, Mendez I, Cabrera V, Cravioto MC, Mercado M, Diaz-Sanchez V, Larrea F. Hypothalamic dopaminergic tone and prolactin bioactivity in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Arch Med Res. 2000 Mar-Apr;31(2):216-22. doi: 10.1016/s0188-4409(00)00059-x.

    PMID: 10880731BACKGROUND
  • Prelevic GM, Wurzburger MI, Peric LA. Metoclopramide effect on serum prolactin LH and FSH in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome. J Endocrinol Invest. 1988 Apr;11(4):255-9. doi: 10.1007/BF03350148.

    PMID: 3137253BACKGROUND
  • Mendes MC, Ferriani RA, Sala MM, Moura MD, Carrara HH, de Sa MF. Effect of transitory hyperprolactinemia on in vitro fertilization of human oocytes. J Reprod Med. 2001 May;46(5):444-50.

    PMID: 11396370BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Metoclopramide

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

BenzamidesAmidesOrganic Chemicalspara-AminobenzoatesAminobenzoatesBenzoatesAcids, CarbocyclicCarboxylic AcidsChlorobenzoatesHydroxybenzoate EthersHydroxybenzoatesHydroxy AcidsBenzene DerivativesHydrocarbons, AromaticHydrocarbons, CyclicHydrocarbonsPhenyl EthersPhenols

Study Officials

  • Leon Grin, MD

    Barzilai Medical Center

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Gynecological Doctor

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 7, 2018

First Posted

June 18, 2018

Study Start

May 5, 2021

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 1, 2028

Last Updated

February 10, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

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