Robot freezes eggs faster – but is it as good as humans?

NCT ID NCT06238570

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares a new semi-automatic machine (GAVI®) to the standard manual method for freezing donor eggs. Researchers want to see if the machine can freeze eggs just as well, with similar survival rates after thawing. The trial involves 50 egg donors and will also look at fertilization and embryo development. If the machine works, it could make egg freezing more reliable and less dependent on the technician's skill.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: GAVI® automated vitrification device
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make egg freezing faster and more consistent, potentially improving outcomes for egg donation and fertility treatments.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants. The automated method may not work as well as the manual technique, and results may not apply to all fertility clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY EGG DONOR FERTILITY VITRIFICATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
RECRUITING

Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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