New gel could boost fertility for couples struggling to conceive

NCT ID NCT07669584

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

Summary

This study tests a gel called PKB171, which contains a drug used to improve blood flow and sperm movement. Couples with mild male infertility who have been trying to conceive for 6 to 24 months apply the gel after sex. The goal is to see if it increases pregnancy rates compared to a placebo gel. The trial involves 732 couples across multiple centers.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pentoxifylline gel (PKB171)

What this could lead to

If it works, this gel could offer a simple, at-home option to improve pregnancy rates for couples with mild male factor infertility.

What could go wrong

This is an early combined phase 2/3 trial. A prior phase 2 was stopped early due to recruitment issues, and the main side effects include local irritation. Success is not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Asthenozoospermia azoospermia male infertility

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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  • Assir Dreta-Cap Pare Claret

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08037, Spain

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  • Assir Dreta-Cap Roger de Flor

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08037, Spain

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  • Clinica Fertty

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08010, Spain

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  • Clinica Sagrada Familia

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08022, Spain

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  • Clinica Universidad de Navarra

    RECRUITING

    Pamplona, Navarre, 31008, Spain

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  • Clinica Universidad de Navarra

    RECRUITING

    Madrid, 28027, Spain

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  • HM Gabinete Médico Velázquez

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Madrid, 28001, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario L Paz

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Madrid, 28046, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Valme

    RECRUITING

    Seville, 41014, Spain

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  • Hospital Universitario San Rafael

    RECRUITING

    Madrid, 28016, Spain

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  • Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08041, Spain

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  • Hospital del Mar

    RECRUITING

    Barcelona, 08003, Spain

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