TerminatedNot Applicable

Next Generation DNA Sequencing in Patients With Idiopathic Male Infertility

Stopped: Lack of funding

Qatar5 participantsStarted 2012-11

Plain-language summary

Hypothesis: To identify new gene mutations that can be related to patients with idiopathic male factor infertility. Primary Objective: To detect possible genetic abnormalities in families with more than one sibling with male infertility. Secondary Objective: To evaluate using next generation DNA sequencing in cases of infertility

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * The study will include male patients diagnosed with infertility, fitting one of the following categories: * More than one family member complaining of male infertility * All ethnicities will be included in this study * Family members will be invited to join the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients in whim infertility is suspected to be caused by environmental factors more than genetic factors * Patients whose cause of infertility has already been determined by other clinical testing * Patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria but the other affected family member could not be recruited or did not approve of being included in the study

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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Next generation sequencing

Timeframe: 1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02021721

SponsorWeill Medical College of Cornell University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2020-07

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