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Sperm survival test could make IVF safer by spotting toxic lab tools

NCT ID NCT05100784

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 16, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study checks whether a test using human sperm can reliably detect toxic chemicals in the plastic dishes and tubes used for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Researchers will compare sperm movement after contact with different batches of IVF supplies. The goal is to see if this simple test can replace or supplement the current mouse embryo test, helping clinics avoid materials that might harm embryos.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Human Sperm Survival Assay (HSSA) testing on IVF consumables
What this could lead to
If successful, this test could become a standard quality check for IVF supplies, reducing the risk of toxic materials harming embryos.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The test may not be sensitive enough to catch all toxic batches, and results may vary across labs.

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Study facts

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Participants

826 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2021

Finished

Jan 2023

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Male between 18 and 65 years-old with normal spermogram

Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male over 18 years-old * Normal spermogram (concentration ≥15 million / ml or total count\> 39 million, progressive mobility ≥32% or total mobility ≥40%) * Progressive mobility ≥70% after selection * Total number of progressive motile spermatozoa recovered after TMS\> 10 million * Patient affiliated or beneficiary of a social security scheme * Patient having been informed and not opposing to this research. Exclusion Criteria: * Male over 65 years-old * Protected patient: adult under guardianship, curatorship or other legal protection, deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision

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Embryotoxicity Human sperm survival assay In vitro fertilization

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Private Hospital of Parly II-Le Chesnay

    Le Chesnay, 78150, France

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