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Could a simple supplement boost IVF success?

NCT ID NCT07783399

Disease control Sponsor: The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic Narodni Front Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 24, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether taking L-carnitine, a natural supplement, for 12 weeks before egg retrieval can improve the number and quality of eggs and embryos in women undergoing IVF. Researchers will compare women who take the supplement with those who do not, to see if it leads to higher pregnancy rates. The study aims to answer whether this simple addition could make IVF more effective.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
L-carnitine (500 mg daily for 12 weeks before egg retrieval)
What this could lead to
If effective, L-carnitine could become a simple, low-cost supplement to improve IVF success rates by boosting egg and embryo quality.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all women. Supplements can have side effects, and there is no guarantee of improved pregnancy outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 70 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2026

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * women undergoing IVF process * women aged 18-45 years Exclusion Criteria: * obesity * severe kidney disease * liver insufficiency * endocrine disorders * the use of immunosuppressive medications

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

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Infertility (ivf patients)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics Narodni Front

    RECRUITING

    Belgrade, Savski Venac, 11000, Serbia

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