IVF breakthrough? trial tests embryo 'Defrag' to boost pregnancy chances
NCT ID NCT07500337
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether removing tiny cell fragments from day-4 embryos (a procedure called defragmentation) can help them develop into healthy blastocysts and lead to more pregnancies. About 320 women undergoing IVF will be randomly assigned to have their embryos defragmented or left alone. The goal is to see if this extra step improves usable blastocyst rates and live birth outcomes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
mechanical or laser-assisted embryo defragmentation
What this could lead to
If successful, this procedure could increase the chance of getting a usable blastocyst and achieving pregnancy in IVF cycles with fragmented embryos.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively early-stage trial with no prior large-scale evidence. The procedure involves micromanipulation and laser use, which carries a small risk of embryo damage. Results may not apply to all fertility clinics.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for FEMALE INFERTILITY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
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
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Study contacts
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
-
Contact
Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
-
MOMO' Fertilife
RECRUITINGBisceglie, BT, 76011, Italy
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••
Contact