Could a Low-Cost egg freezing protocol make fertility preservation more accessible?

NCT ID NCT05842070

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compared a low-cost, low-intensity egg freezing protocol (fewer doctor visits and injections) to the standard high-intensity approach. Researchers looked at how many eggs were retrieved, patient satisfaction, and overall cost. The goal is to see if a simpler, cheaper method can work just as well, potentially making egg freezing more affordable and accessible.

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 could make egg freezing more affordable and accessible for people who might otherwise not be able to afford fertility preservation.
What could go wrong: This is a completed observational study, not a treatment trial. The low-intensity protocol may not work as well for everyone, and results may not apply to all fertility clinics.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

infertility disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FERTILITY ISSUES REPRODUCTIVE ISSUES

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford Fertility and Reproductive Health Services

Sunnyvale, California, 94087, United States

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