Second chance: new study explores rescue ovulation for failed IVF egg retrieval

NCT ID NCT06502665

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looked at 87 women who had no eggs retrieved during their first IVF cycle. Researchers wanted to see if a second round of ovulation-inducing medication could lead to successful egg retrieval. The goal was to understand which factors might predict failure and how to improve outcomes for future IVF attempts.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
hormonal medications (hCG or GnRHa) for ovulation induction
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify women at risk of failed egg retrieval and adjust their treatment to improve IVF outcomes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a controlled trial. The findings may not apply to all IVF patients and do not guarantee better pregnancy rates.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinique Ovo

    Montreal, Quebec, H4P 2S4, Canada

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