300 ART kids under the microscope: what scientists hope to learn
NCT ID NCT07278960
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study follows 300 children under age 3 who were conceived through IVF or ICSI. Researchers will measure their growth, brain development, and reproductive health to see if these conception methods have any effects. No new treatments are being tested—the goal is simply to gather information to improve future care.
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 research could help doctors better monitor and care for children conceived through assisted reproductive technologies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It will not directly improve health outcomes, and results may not apply to all ART children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 300 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2025
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study population will consist of children under three years of age who were conceived via assisted reproductive technologies (ART) in the Republic of Kazakhstan, along with their biological parents. The research cohort will include children conceived through advanced ART methods - specifically intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and frozen embryo transfer (FET) - as well as a comparison group of children conceived via conventional IVF and fresh embryo transfer (Fresh-ET). A total of approximately 300 children (including at least 200 male participants for reproductive health analysis) will be recruited from reproductive medicine centers, pediatric hospitals, and outpatient clinics across Kazakhstan. Medical records of participating mothers will also be used for retrospective data collection regarding conception details, pregnancy course, and perinatal outcomes.
- Ages
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0 months to 3 years
- Sex
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Anyone
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: For children: * Born as a result of an ART program (IVF, ICSI, FET, or Fresh-ET). * Age at the time of assessment: from birth up to 36 months. * Availability of complete perinatal and medical documentation, including ART cycle characteristics and neonatal outcomes. * Informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians for participation in the study and for biological sample collection (where applicable). For mothers: * History of pregnancy achieved through ART within the territory of Kazakhstan. * Availability of data on pharmacological treatment before and during pregnancy (e.g., hormonal therapy, antithyroid drugs, vitamins, micronutrients). * Willingness to provide anamnestic and perinatal information, and consent for access to medical records. For fathers (in ICSI subgroup): * Documented infertility factor necessitating ICSI. * Agreement to provide relevant medical history and participate in comparative analyses (e.g., endocrine or reproductive parameters of father-son pairs).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Международный клинический центр репродуктологии Persona
RECRUITINGAlmaty, 050060, Kazakhstan
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