Long-term Endogenous Androgen Priming in Bologna Criteria Poor Responder Patients - A Pilot Study (NCT03447184) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long-term Endogenous Androgen Priming in Bologna Criteria Poor Responder Patients - A Pilot Study
Vietnam30 participantsStarted 2018-03-26
Plain-language summary
Until now no scientific clinical evidence exists regarding the possible impact of long term endogenous androgen priming in IVF patients aligned with the Bologna Criteria, in specific the impact of priming on serum parameters correlated with the ovarian reserve, antral follicle count, and the number of retrievable follicles. Thus, this pilot-study will explore a new suggested protocol for the Bologna criteria patient developed from basic physiology, and will if successful result in a subsequent randomized controlled trial in the same subset of patients, enabling a possible paradigm shift in the treatment of poor ovarian response (POR).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 41 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 18 - 41 years
* BMI \< 30 kg/m2
* Ovarian reserve, according to the ESHRE Bologna Criteria measured within two months prior to stimulation start
Bologna criteria: At least two of the following three features present:
* Advanced maternal age (≥40 years) or any other risk factor for POR
* A previous POR (≤3 oocytes with a conventional stimulation protocol)
* An abnormal ovarian reserve test (i.e. antral follicle count \< 5-7 follicles or AMH\< 0.5 - 1.1 ng/mL)
* Poor responder if - Two previous episodes of POR after maximal stimulation (300 IU)
* Receiving GnRH-antagonist co-treatment during ovarian stimulation
* Agreement to participate in the study, and to disclose any medical events to the investigator. The subject must be willing and able to comply with the protocol requirements for the duration of the study.
* Have given written informed consent with the understanding that the subject may withdraw consent at any time without prejudice to future medical care.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Chronical medical conditions like Diabetes, Crohns disease, Thyroid disease, Hepatitis B and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Simultaneous participation in an interventional clinical trial.
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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Serum concentrations of AMH
Timeframe: 8 weeks after starting androgen priming