Tiny plastics invade human fertility cells – study investigates

NCT ID NCT05179993

First seen Mar 26, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks for microplastics in the cells and fluid around eggs in women undergoing fertility treatment. Researchers will collect samples from 100 women during their ICSI procedure and test for plastic particles. The goal is simply to find out if microplastics are present, not to treat or change anything.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Infertility treatment center Dortmund

    Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, 44135, Germany

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