New IVF study tests calcium boosters for fertilization failures
NCT ID NCT07570342
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two different calcium treatments (ionophores) to help eggs fertilize during IVF when previous attempts failed. Researchers will compare which treatment works better and check embryo health. The study involves 20 couples with a history of low fertilization.
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 20 people
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- Expected to start
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Apr 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 43 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients undergoing assisted reproductive technology cycles when ICSI is indicated. 2. Patients with a minimum of 3 MII oocytes after denudation. 3. Maternal age 18-43 years old. 4. PGT-A cycles with only trophectoderm biopsies on day 5/6/7. 5. BMI\<35. 6. Fresh and frozen immotile ejaculated sperm. 7. Fresh and frozen TESE sperm (motile and immotile). 8. Globozoospermia. 10\. Couples undergoing ICSI due to poor fertilization history (≤30%), or previous fertilization failure. Exclusion Criteria: 1. PGT-M/SR cycles. 2. Fresh and frozen motile ejaculated / FNA sperm. 3. IVF inseminated oocytes.
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