Could a cheaper hormone make IVF more affordable?
NCT ID NCT07771283
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This trial is testing whether a more affordable hormone protocol can work as well as standard IVF stimulation. Typically, IVF uses expensive gonadotropins to stimulate the ovaries to produce multiple eggs. The study compares a protocol that replaces a large portion of these with human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) against standard protocols. Researchers will compare the number and quality of eggs and embryos, as well as pregnancy and live birth rates, to see if the cheaper approach is just as effective and safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) used as a substitute for part of the standard gonadotropin stimulation in IVF
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could make IVF more affordable by reducing the need for expensive gonadotropin medications, potentially expanding access to fertility treatment.
- What could go wrong
- The trial is early and may show that hCG is less effective than standard protocols. There is also a risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), though the study monitors for this.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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LTD "EKODNIPRO" Medical Centre "Medical Plaza"
Dnipro, Ukraine
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LTD "Yuzko" Yuzko Medical Center
Chernivtsi, Ukraine
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Sali international school of fertility medicine
Kampala, Uganda
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