Could belly fat be hurting your sperm? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT01974947

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study examined 170 men from couples struggling with infertility to see if metabolic syndrome—a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and abnormal cholesterol—is linked to poor sperm quality. Researchers measured sperm count and other sperm features, then compared them to markers of metabolic syndrome. The goal is to better understand why some men have fertility problems, which could eventually lead to better advice or treatments.

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 successful, this study could reveal how metabolic syndrome affects male fertility, pointing toward lifestyle or medical interventions to improve sperm health.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks for correlations, so it cannot prove cause and effect or lead directly to a therapy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

male infertility metabolic syndrome X

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALE INFERTILITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Jean Verdier Hospital

Bondy, 93140, France

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