Could your vaginal bacteria decide if IVF works? scientists launch huge study.
NCT ID NCT06643065
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study will test 1,573 women undergoing IVF to see if the types of bacteria in the vagina are linked to pregnancy success. Researchers will collect samples before embryo transfer and analyze the bacterial balance. The goal is to learn whether an imbalance might cause pregnancy failure and if future testing could help improve outcomes.
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 lead to routine vaginal microbiome testing and treatments to improve IVF success rates.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It may find no clear link, or the results may not apply to all fertility patients.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ginefiv Barcelona
RECRUITINGBarcelona, 08015, Spain
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Ginefiv Madrid
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28043, Spain
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Ginemed Sevilla
RECRUITINGSeville, 41010, Spain
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IVI Barcelona
RECRUITINGBarcelona, 08029, Spain
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IVI Bilbao
RECRUITINGBilbao, 48940, Spain
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IVI Madrid
RECRUITINGMadrid, 28023, Spain
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IVI Málaga
RECRUITINGMálaga, 29006, Spain
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IVI Valencia
RECRUITINGValencia, 46015, Spain
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IVI Vigo
RECRUITINGVigo, 36203, Spain
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IVI Zaragoza
RECRUITINGZaragoza, 50018, Spain
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