Delayed Start to Ovarian Stimulation (NCT01614067) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 4
Delayed Start to Ovarian Stimulation
Stopped: Slow enrollment resulted in withdraw of funding
United States30 participantsStarted 2012-05
Plain-language summary
In couples with infertility secondary to Diminished Ovarian Reserve, the investigators hypothesize that a delayed start (7 day) to ovarian stimulation with an GnRH antagonist (Ganirelix) will improve oocyte maturation and quality, and improve pregnancy outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Antral Follicle Count (AFC) less than or equal to 4 as measured by transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), or
* Cancellation of a prior IVF cycle due to poor ovarian response.
* Patients will receive an antagonist stimulation protocol for IVF, or IVF with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Severe male factor infertility requiring surgical intervention to obtain sperm
* Major uterine abnormality,
* Preimplantation genetic diagnostic (PGD) testing,
* Planned cycles without embryo transfer (for example, freeze-all, donor, or surrogate cycles).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Fertilization Proportions
Timeframe: 8 to 24 hours after in vitro fertilization, oocytes will be checked for fertilization