NCT04268927

Brief Summary

The object of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of extended letrozole co-treatment with GnRH-antagonist protocol in ovarian stimulation of poor responder patients undergoing IVF-ET.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
106

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_2

Timeline
Completed

Started Apr 2018

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

April 1, 2018

Completed
1.9 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 12, 2020

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 13, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 20, 2020

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

April 20, 2020

Completed
Last Updated

February 13, 2020

Status Verified

February 1, 2020

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

February 12, 2020

Last Update Submit

February 12, 2020

Conditions

Keywords

Letrozole ,IVF, poor responders , GnRH antagonist

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Number of oocytes retrieved

    Oocytes aspirated during ovum pickup

    Three weeks after start of ovarian stimulation

Study Arms (2)

GnRH ant/letrozole

EXPERIMENTAL

Letrozole (Femara; Novertis pharma AG, Basle, Switzerland) is administered starting on cycle day one for 8 consecutive days . The dose of letrozole is 5mg /day during the first 5 days of cycle and 2.5 mg/day during the subsequent 3 days . Highly purified urinary FSH (HP-uFSH) (Fostimon, IBSA) 300 IU/day is started on cycle day 5 and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration. Starting from cycle day 8 , the dose of HP-uFSH is adjusted individually according to ovarian response which is monitored using transvaginal ultrasound and serum estradiol. GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix acetate)(Cetrotide®) 0.25 mg S.C once daily is started when the leading follicle is 14 mm in mean diameter and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration .

Drug: GnRH ant/letrozole

GnRH ant

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Highly purified urinary FSH (HP-uFSH) (Fostimon, IBSA) 300 IU/day is started on cycle day 5 and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration. Starting from cycle day 8 , the dose of HP-uFSH is adjusted individually according to ovarian response which is monitored using transvaginal ultrasound and serum estradiol. GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix acetate)(Cetrotide®) 0.25 mg S.C once daily is started when the leading follicle is 14 mm in mean diameter and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration .

Drug: GnRH ant

Interventions

Letrozole (Femara; Novertis pharma AG, Basle, Switzerland) is administered starting on cycle day one for 8 consecutive days . The dose of letrozole is 5mg /day during the first 5 days of cycle and 2.5 mg/day during the subsequent 3 days . Highly purified urinary FSH (HP-uFSH) (Fostimon, IBSA) 300 IU/day is started on cycle day 5 and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration. Starting from cycle day 8 , the dose of HP-uFSH is adjusted individually according to ovarian response which is monitored using transvaginal ultrasound and serum estradiol. GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix acetate)(Cetrotide®) 0.25 mg S.C once daily is started when the leading follicle is 14 mm in mean diameter and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration .

GnRH ant/letrozole

Highly purified urinary FSH (HP-uFSH) (Fostimon, IBSA) 300 IU/day is started on cycle day 5 and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration. Starting from cycle day 8 , the dose of HP-uFSH is adjusted individually according to ovarian response which is monitored using transvaginal ultrasound and serum estradiol. GnRH antagonist (cetrorelix acetate)(Cetrotide®) 0.25 mg S.C once daily is started when the leading follicle is 14 mm in mean diameter and is continued until and including the day of HCG administration .

GnRH ant

Eligibility Criteria

Age30 Years - 42 Years
Sexfemale(Gender-based eligibility)
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Poor responders according to the ESHRE Bologna criteria

You may not qualify if:

  • Age \> 42 years FSH\> 12 IU/L Irregular menstrual cycles Unilateral ovary Polycystic ovary syndrome Endometriosis Male factor of infertility requiring ICSI History of recurrent miscarriage Endocrinologic disorders Systemic disease contraindicating pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Obstetrics &Gynecology Department , Faculty of medicine ,Cairo university

Cairo, Egypt

RECRUITING

Riyadh Fertility and Reproductive Health center

Giza, Egypt

RECRUITING

Related Publications (1)

  • Badawy A, Mosbah A, Tharwat A, Eid M. Extended letrozole therapy for ovulation induction in clomiphene-resistant women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a novel protocol. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jul;92(1):236-9. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.04.065. Epub 2008 Aug 15.

    PMID: 18706549BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Infertility

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Genital DiseasesUrogenital Diseases

Study Officials

  • Usama M Fouda, Prof

    Cairo University

    STUDY CHAIR
  • Usama M Fouda, Prof

    Riyadh Fertility and Reproductive Health center

    STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Usama M Fouda, Prof

CONTACT

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 2
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Prof.

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 12, 2020

First Posted

February 13, 2020

Study Start

April 1, 2018

Primary Completion

March 20, 2020

Study Completion

April 20, 2020

Last Updated

February 13, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-02

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