Thyroid drug may boost IVF success in women with mild hypothyroidism
NCT ID NCT07257250
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether giving levothyroxine (a thyroid hormone medication) to women with subclinical hypothyroidism (a mild underactive thyroid) can improve their chances of having a baby through IVF. About 900 women aged 18-45 will be included, and researchers will compare those who receive the drug to those who don't. The goal is to see if treatment leads to more live births and healthier pregnancies.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 900 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jan 2019
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Infertile women aged 18-45 years diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH 4.2-\<10 mIU/L, normal FT4) who underwent IVF/ICSI with subsequent frozen embryo transfer (FET) at My Duc Hospital and My Duc Phu Nhuan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, between 2019 and 2024.
- Ages
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years. * Diagnosed with subclinical hypothyroidism (TSH 4.2-\<10 mIU/L with FT4 0.92-1.68 ng/dL). * Undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) followed by frozen embryo transfer (FET). Exclusion Criteria: * Overt hypothyroidism (TSH ≥10 mIU/L and FT4 ≤0.92 ng/dL). * Current or recent (within 1 month) use of drugs affecting thyroid function (levothyroxine, amiodarone, methimazole, propylthiouracil).
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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My Duc Hospital
RECRUITINGHo Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Vietnam
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My Duc Hospital
COMPLETEDHo Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, 700000, Vietnam
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