Sperm protein could be key to unlocking male infertility
NCT ID NCT07684339
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether levels of a sperm protein called PLCZeta are linked to semen quality and fertility outcomes. Researchers will measure PLCZeta in sperm samples from couples undergoing IVF or routine semen analysis. The goal is to see if low or abnormal PLCZeta predicts lower pregnancy or live birth rates. This is an observational study, so no treatment is 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 PLCZeta proves to be a reliable marker, it could help diagnose male infertility and guide treatment choices in IVF.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not find a clear link, and results may not apply to all fertility cases.
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Conditions
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Fakih IVF
RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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Khalifa University
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGAbu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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