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IVF Needle-Free? oral pill tested as injection alternative

NCT ID NCT07732348

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether an oral medication called linzagolix can replace daily injections used to prevent premature ovulation during in vitro fertilization (IVF). The study compares the number of mature eggs retrieved in women taking the pill versus those receiving standard injectable drugs. A separate group using a different hormonal protocol is also included for comparison. The goal is to see if the oral option works just as well while being easier to take.

What this could mean

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Active substance
an oral GnRH antagonist called linzagolix, compared with injectable GnRH antagonists (ganirelix or cetrorelix)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer women undergoing IVF a simpler, needle-free option to prevent premature ovulation, potentially reducing stress and discomfort.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so results may not be conclusive. Linzagolix is not yet approved for this use, and its effectiveness and safety in IVF are unproven.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 195 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Women presenting for a fresh IVF/ICSI cycle with controlled ovarian stimulation at CENTRO AMBRA, a single assisted reproduction center in Palermo, Italy. The population reflects the center's routine IVF/ICSI caseload during the enrollment period and is not selected by ovarian reserve: normal, poor, and high responders are all included, classified by age, AMH, and antral follicle count at baseline.

Ages

18 to 42 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female, aged 18 to 42 years * Indication for IVF/ICSI with controlled ovarian stimulation at CENTRO AMBRA * Population unselected for ovarian reserve (normal, poor, and high responders are eligible) * Written informed consent, including consent for off-label use of linzagolix and for data processing * For the two antagonist arms (Linzagolix and Injectable GnRH Antagonist): acceptance of randomization Exclusion Criteria: * Known contraindications or hypersensitivity to the study drugs * Uterine pathology relevant to the study outcome (e.g., uterine malformations, significant submucosal fibroids) * Contraindications to pregnancy or to ovarian stimulation * Concurrent participation in another interfering interventional study

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