Could your gut bugs predict IVF success?

NCT ID NCT07532629

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at how the natural microbes and chemical profiles in couples' bodies relate to IVF outcomes. Researchers will collect samples from 1000 couples and track whether they have a baby, miscarriage, or other pregnancy results. The goal is to find patterns that might help predict success, but this is an observation-only study with no treatment given.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help identify microbial or metabolic markers that predict IVF success, potentially guiding future fertility treatments.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not lead to immediate clinical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abortion, Spontaneous infertility disorder pregnancy disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY INFERTILITY METABOLOME MICROBIOME PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS PREGNANCY LOSS, EARLY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Karolinska Universitetssjukhuset
RECRUITING

Stockholm, 146 32, Sweden
Reproduktionscenter, Akademiska sjukuhset
RECRUITING

Uppsala, Sweden
Reproduktionsmottagning Malmö, Skånes universitetssjukhus
RECRUITING

Malmö, Sweden

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