CompletedPhase 4

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)Supplementation Pre-IVF(In Vitro Fertilization) Cycles

78 participantsStarted 2014-12

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of pre-IVF cycles treatment with and without DHEA(Dehydroepiandrosterone) on the ovarian reserve markers, the number of oocytes obtained and IVF(in vitro fertilization) outcomes of DOR(diminished ovarian reserve) patients and the expression of BMP-15(bone morphogenetic protein 15),GDF-9（growth differentiation factor 9) and IGF-I(insulin-like growth factors-1) in follicular fluid.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years – 42 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with antral follicle count \<5 or AMH\<1.1ng/ml and a previous poor ovarian reserve (POR)(\</= 3 oocytes with a conventional stimulation protocol using at least 150 IU FSH per day,at least two episodes) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with polycystic ovary or polycystic ovary syndrome, patients who had previous chemotherapy, pelvic irradiation or ovarian surgery and patients on hormonal supplementation for any indication at the time of recruitment (e.g. estrogen, testosterone or DHEA).

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?

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

Implantation rate

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02866253

SponsorShangHai Ji Ai Genetics & IVF Institute

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-12

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