New sperm chip may boost IVF success for couples with unexplained infertility
NCT ID NCT03085433
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 25 times
Summary
This study tested a microfluidic chip that gently sorts sperm by swimming ability, compared to the standard spinning method, in 393 couples doing IVF for unexplained infertility. The goal was to see if the chip leads to more high-quality embryos on day 3. The approach aims to reduce sperm DNA damage and improve embryo development.
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University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, 94158, United States
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