One extra shot around embryo transfer may lift IVF live birth rates

NCT ID NCT02357654

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First seen Jul 09, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a single injection of a GnRH agonist given around the time of embryo transfer can improve the chance of a live birth in women under 40 undergoing IVF, ICSI, or frozen embryo transfer. Participants receive either the GnRH shot or a placebo, and researchers track live birth rates, implantation, clinical pregnancy, and risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome. The goal is to see if this simple hormonal boost helps the uterus support a pregnancy after embryo transfer.

What this could mean

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Active substance
GnRH agonist (single injection)
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple additional shot could increase the chance of a live birth after IVF or frozen embryo transfer.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center Phase 4 trial; results may not apply to all IVF patients. The GnRH agonist carries a small risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 350 people

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

Start date

Nov 2015

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * women undergoing IVF/ICSI or frozen embryo transfers (FET) that less than 40 years old. Exclusion Criteria: * day 3 transfers

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Reproductive Associates

    RECRUITING

    Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, 07604, United States

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