Male infertility

This study tests whether round spermatids (immature sperm cells) can be used in IVF to help men with a condition called non-obstructive azoospermia, where no mature sperm are present. Researchers will collect these cells from the testicles and inject them into eggs to see if they…

This trial tests whether injecting a man's own purified stem cells into his testicles can restart sperm production. It is for men with non-obstructive azoospermia, a condition where the testicles produce little or no sperm. The stem cells are taken from the patient's bone marrow,…

This study tests a gel called PKB171, which contains a drug used to improve blood flow and sperm movement. Couples with mild male infertility who have been trying to conceive for 6 to 24 months apply the gel after sex. The goal is to see if it increases pregnancy rates compared t…

This study tests whether a single midline incision in the pubic area works as well as the standard two incisions (one on each side) for repairing varicoceles in both testicles. The trial enrolls men aged 18 to 45 with a palpable bilateral varicocele and infertility lasting at lea…

This study tests a new way to help men who lost fertility due to cancer or autoimmune treatments. Doctors will transplant the patient's own frozen testicular tissue back into them. The goal is to see if it is safe and can restart sperm production.

This pilot study tests whether transplanting a man's own frozen testicular tissue, stored before childhood cancer treatment, can restore fertility. Twenty men with azoospermia (no sperm) who want children will undergo the procedure. Doctors will check if the graft produces sperm …

This study tests whether a strict low-carbohydrate diet combined with lifestyle guidance can help obese men (BMI 30+) lose weight and improve their fertility. Researchers will track weight, semen quality, and reproductive outcomes in 98 men aged 22-40. The goal is to find a non-d…

This study looks at whether drinking a daily serving of gazpacho, a cold tomato-based soup, can improve semen quality in men with low sperm counts or poor sperm movement. Eighty men will follow a Mediterranean diet for 12 weeks, with half also drinking gazpacho each day. Research…

This study compares two IVF methods for couples where the male partner has severe sperm shape issues (teratospermia). One group gets standard ICSI (sperm injected into egg), the other gets ICSI plus a chemical boost to activate the egg. The goal is to see which leads to more live…

This study is testing a new device called Plan A that blocks sperm from passing through the vas deferens, similar to a vasectomy, but designed to be reversed later. Forty healthy men aged 25 to 65 will receive the device and be monitored for safety and effectiveness. The goal is …

This study tests whether taking probiotics daily for about 100 days can improve sperm count, movement, and shape in men with infertility. Sixty men aged 20 to 45 will be randomly assigned to receive either probiotics or a placebo. Researchers will measure sperm quality at the sta…

This Stanford study tests whether injecting a man's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into his testicles can help produce sperm. Ten men with nonobstructive azoospermia who previously failed sperm retrieval will receive the injection. Three months later, doctors will check for sperm…

This early-stage study is testing a new drug called STSP-0902 to see if it is safe for men. It includes healthy volunteers and men with low sperm count or low sperm movement. The main goal is to check for side effects and how the drug moves through the body. This is a first step …

This study explores whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help men with low sperm count (oligospermia) improve their fertility. Researchers will measure changes in sperm count, shape, and movement in 15 participants. The goal is to see if HBOT offers a new, non-drug option…

This study tests a medicine called probenecid to see if it can improve sperm movement in men with spinal cord injury. Many of these men have normal sperm counts, but their sperm don't swim well, causing infertility. The trial will enroll 90 men and measure changes in sperm qualit…

This study investigates whether a specific mitochondrial DNA variant (MT-ND1 m.3700G>A) is associated with severe male infertility, specifically conditions where sperm production is absent or extremely low. Researchers analyzed existing medical records and biological samples from…

This study looks at whether levels of a sperm protein called PLCZeta are linked to semen quality and fertility outcomes. Researchers will measure PLCZeta in sperm samples from couples undergoing IVF or routine semen analysis. The goal is to see if low or abnormal PLCZeta predicts…

This study tests a new AI-assisted platform called IntelliWell to find rare sperm cells in testicular tissue from men with non-obstructive azoospermia, a condition where standard analysis finds no sperm. The platform processes tissue that would otherwise be discarded, and if sper…

This study is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) platform to analyze sperm samples and predict how likely they are to lead to a successful pregnancy during IVF. Researchers will collect and study 500 semen samples from men undergoing IVF, using AI to look for patterns tha…

This study is creating a biobank of male biological samples, such as sperm and testicular tissue, from men undergoing fertility treatments. The goal is to collect and store these samples for future research on male infertility and assisted reproductive technologies. Up to 1,000 p…

This study is testing a new technique called diamond magnetometry to measure free radicals in individual sperm cells and blood. Free radicals are natural but can damage sperm if out of balance. Researchers will also look at the bacteria in semen and how lifestyle and diet affect …

This study looks at whether a short diet change can improve sperm quality in men whose partners are undergoing IVF. One hundred couples in Sweden will take part. Men will follow Nordic dietary guidelines for a few weeks. Researchers will check sperm count, movement, and small RNA…

This study surveys 400 men undergoing ICSI due to low sperm quality. Researchers want to understand their emotional experiences, social burden, and testosterone levels, and compare results to a similar study from 2008. The goal is to see if men's needs in fertility care have chan…

This observational study aims to identify and classify Traditional Medicine (TM) syndromes in men aged 18 to 60 with male infertility and oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) syndrome. Researchers will first review TM literature to list symptoms, then survey 300 participants and us…

This observational study aims to understand how the CFTR gene is regulated in epididymal cells, which may help explain male infertility linked to cystic fibrosis. Researchers will collect leftover tissue samples from 20 men already scheduled for surgery. No extra procedures are n…

This study aims to find genes that may cause infertility in people with non-obstructive azoospermia (low or no sperm) or primary ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). Researchers will collect saliva samples from 500 adults to look for genetic differences. No new treatments are…

This study tests a new lab technique called HyperSperm to see if it can make sperm move better and stay healthy. Researchers will collect semen samples from 300 men with different fertility issues and compare the new method to the standard one. The goal is to find a safer and mor…