When to hatch? IVF study tests best timing for embryo procedure

NCT ID NCT06377917

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether performing assisted hatching on day 3 or day 5-7 of embryo development leads to better outcomes in IVF. Researchers will compare blastulation rates and embryo quality in 75 participants. The goal is to find the optimal timing for this common lab procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Laser assisted hatching

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors choose the best time to perform assisted hatching during IVF, potentially improving embryo development and pregnancy rates.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study focused on lab outcomes, not live births. The results may not lead to a clear change in practice, and individual results vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

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    Marlton, New Jersey, 08053, United States

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