One-Hour sperm wait could boost IVF success, new study suggests
NCT ID NCT07062237
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares two sperm collection timings—1 hour versus the usual 2-5 days of abstinence—to see which leads to more embryos with normal chromosomes during IVF. Researchers will track embryo health and pregnancy rates in 187 women. The goal is to find a simple way to improve IVF outcomes without extra drugs or procedures.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ultrashort abstinence (1 hour) vs standard abstinence (2-5 days) for sperm collection
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to increase the number of healthy embryos in IVF, potentially improving pregnancy success rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with 187 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The shorter abstinence might reduce sperm count or quality, and the benefit for pregnancy rates is not yet proven.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Center for Advanced Reproductive Services, P.C.
Farmington, Connecticut, 06032, United States
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