Could a pill replace IVF shots? new study tests oral drug
NCT ID NCT05994378
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This phase 3 trial tested whether an oral tablet called SHR7280 works as well as the standard injection (ganirelix) for preventing early ovulation in women undergoing IVF. The study involved 317 infertile women aged 20-39. If effective, the pill could offer a more convenient option, but it is not a cure for infertility—it is a tool to improve the success of IVF procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SHR7280 (oral tablet) and ganirelix acetate (injection)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a more convenient oral alternative to daily injections for women undergoing IVF, potentially reducing discomfort and simplifying treatment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a non-inferiority trial, meaning it aims to show SHR7280 is not worse than the existing injection, not necessarily better. The results may not apply to all infertility patients, and oral medications can have different side effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Peking University Third Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100191, China
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