Optimisation of Follicular Recruitment in IVM Cycles (NCT03197077) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Optimisation of Follicular Recruitment in IVM Cycles
Belgium145 participantsStarted 2017-11-01
Plain-language summary
The study will focus on important aspects related to follicle recruitment using exogenous gonadotropins in patients with polycystic ovaries:
1. Early follicle recruitment in patients with polycystic ovaries using corifollitropin alfa: does administration of this drug result in earlier and higher FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) concentrations above the threshold for follicle recruitment in an IVM (in vitro maturation) cycle preceded by oral contraceptive suppression, in comparison to normal daily administration of rFSH (recombinant follicle stimulating hormone, Puregon)?;
2. The maturation rate of the obtained oocyte-cumulus complexes in standard IVM media registered for clinical use: does stimulation with corifollitropin alfa versus recombinant FSH have an impact on the maturation rate and developmental capacity of the oocytes ?
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 36 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion criteria
. Subfertile patients between 18-36 years old eligible for ART treatment
. BMI 18-30
. Polycystic ovaries (PCO) according to the Rotterdam criteria (at least 12 antral follicles per ovary as observed on a baseline ultrasound scan), with or without hyperandrogenism, with or without oligoamenorrhoea. In other words, patients are eligible if they have PCO morphology. A diagnosis of PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) based on Rotterdam criteria is not compulsory.
Exclusion criteria
. Antral follicle count (AFC) \<24
. Anti-müllerian hormone (AMH) \<3,25 in non-OCP (oral contraceptive pill) users and \<4,00 in current OCP users (using Elecsys platform (Roche Diagnostics))
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
1
Number of COC
Timeframe: 5 days after the first gonadotropin injection (on the day of oocyte retrieval)