Discarded embryos hold clues to better IVF success
NCT ID NCT07429097
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study looks at embryos from IVF that are not used for pregnancy to find molecular patterns related to embryo quality. Researchers hope to learn why some embryos are healthy and others are not, which could improve future fertility treatments. About 150 patients will donate their discarded embryos, and their own IVF care will not be changed.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
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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 will involve 200 discarded embryos from approximately 150 women undergoing IVF treatment at Oslo University Hospital. The selected population will fall within the age range of 20 to 42, representing the common demographic for IVF patients.
- Ages
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20 to 42 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients whose written informed consent approved by the Ethic Committee has been obtained, after having been duly informed of the nature of the study and voluntarily accepted to participate after being fully aware of the potential risks, benefits, and any discomfort involved. * Patients undergoing regular IVF/ICSI cycles with fresh oocytes and embryo culture to the blastocyst stage (day 5-6 after fertilization) * Patients' age will be between 20-42 years of age. * Patients without PGT-M or PGT-SR indication. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not have at least one discarded blastocyst on day 5-6 of development. * Patients with discarded blastocysts that do not meet these criteria: * Presence of ICM * Non-degenerated
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Locations
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Oslo University Hospital HF (OUS HF), Rikshospitalet
Oslo, Oslo, 0372, Norway
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