New sperm prep method aims to boost IVF success
NCT ID NCT07478549
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new way to prepare sperm for in vitro fertilization (IVF) called HyperSperm. It compares the safety and effectiveness of this method to standard sperm preparation. The trial will involve 202 couples undergoing IVF and will measure how many embryos are healthy (euploid), pregnancy rates, and fertilization success. The goal is to see if the new method leads to better outcomes without added risks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- HyperSperm sperm preparation procedure
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a safer, more effective sperm preparation method for IVF, potentially increasing the chance of healthy embryos and pregnancies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage safety trial, so the new method may not improve outcomes or could have unforeseen risks. Results may not apply to all fertility cases.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 202 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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.
- Ages
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20 to 45 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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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: General * Couples undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. * Planned use of fresh sperm samples obtained by masturbation. Female * Age between 20 and 42 years. * Antral follicle count ≥ 4. * Eligible for ovarian stimulation and embryo transfer. Male * Age between 20 and 45 years. * Fresh semen sample (not cryopreserved). * Pre-processing sperm concentration ≥ 5 × 10⁶ sperm/mL. Exclusion Criteria: General * Active sexually transmitted infection (STI). * Use of donor sperm. * Medical conditions contraindicating pregnancy or the IVF procedure. Female * Uterine anomalies associated with distortion of the uterine cavity. * Absence of one ovary or functional disorders preventing ovulation. * Diabetes mellitus or other metabolic disorders. * Recurrent pregnancy loss, defined as more than two clinical pregnancies without live birth. Male \- Any medical condition affecting semen quality that, in the investigator's opinion, may interfere with study participation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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IFER
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., 1115, Argentina
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Pregna
Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires F.D., 1425, Argentina
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