New chip could boost IVF success by picking better sperm

NCT ID NCT03085433

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This study tested whether a microfluidic chip can select healthier sperm for IVF compared to the standard method. About 393 couples with unexplained infertility and a history of poor embryo quality took part. The goal was to see if the chip leads to more high-quality embryos on day 3 of development.

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Locations

  • University of California San Francisco

    San Francisco, California, 94158, United States

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