Microbiome and Endometrial Receptivity in Obese Infertile Women (NCT03493529) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Microbiome and Endometrial Receptivity in Obese Infertile Women
Spain80 participantsStarted 2018-05-31
Plain-language summary
The objective of this project is the identification and quantification of the main bacterial communities present in the endometrial microbiota in obese infertile patients, to assess if there is an alteration of their composition dependent on the body mass index, and if such alteration it could influence the reduction of endometrial receptivity, demonstrated in obese women. If obese patients have an altered digestive microbiota and, at the same time, a lower endometrial receptivity, the investigator want to assess whether such reduction in receptivity may depend on an alteration in the endometrial microbiota, which in non-obese infertile patients has been shown to negatively influence the reproductive results
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 44 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Infertile patients undergoing artificial cycle with HRT.
* Normal uterus confirmed by ultrasound (absence of uterine pathology such as submucosal or intramural myomas\> 4 cm that deform cavity, endometrial polyps or Müllerian anomalies, or adnexal as communicating hydrosalpinx).
* Negative serological tests for HIV, HBV, HCV, RPR
Exclusion Criteria:
* Taking prescribed antibiotics or using IUDs or contraceptives 3 months prior to taking the sample. NOTE: Patients who have taken prophylactic antibiotics for ovarian puncture may be included at least 1 month before taking the sample.
* Age\> 45 years
* Uncorrected uterine pathology, uncorrected hydrosalpinx
* Recurrent miscarriage (≥2 spontaneous abortions) or failure of implantation (transfer of 6 embryos in day 3 or 4 blastocysts in a cycle of IVF or donation of oocytes without gestation)
* Existence of serious or uncontrolled bacterial, fungal or viral infections that, in the opinion of the principal investigator, could interfere with the participation of the patient in the study or in the evaluation of the results of the study.
* Any disease or medical condition that is unstable or could endanger the patient's safety and compliance in the study.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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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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Microbiological analysis of endometrial fluid samples through massive sequencing
Timeframe: 14 months
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03493529
SponsorInstituto Valenciano de Infertilidad, IVI VALENCIA