Hormone clues to IVF pain: estrogen may predict discomfort after egg retrieval
NCT ID NCT03105518
First seen Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether a woman's estrogen levels can predict how much pain she feels after egg retrieval during IVF. Researchers will measure pain scores in 100 women undergoing the procedure with standard anesthesia. The goal is to see if higher estrogen is linked to more discomfort, which could help personalize pain relief in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fentanyl, acetaminophen, and oxycodone
- What this could lead to
- If estrogen levels are linked to pain, doctors may tailor pain management for women undergoing egg retrieval.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study. The link between estrogen and pain may not be strong enough to change practice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2011
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
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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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I to III health status (moderate systemic disease), * Age between 18 and 50 yrs * Undergoing oocyte retrieval with intravenous general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Refuse or withdraw their consent * Fail to adequately respond to IVF stimulations medications, and thus are not eligible for oocyte retrieval.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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