UnknownEarly Phase 1

The Therapeutic Effect of Co-administration of Pentoxifylline and Zinc in Men With Idiopathic Asthenozoospermia

Iran160 participantsStarted 2021-08-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of co-administration of pentoxifylline and zinc on sperm apoptosis in men with idiopathic infertility

Who can participate

Age range

23 Years – 45 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * infertile men * have had at least one year of unprotected intercourse infertility * asthenozoospermia Exclusion Criteria: * Men with varicocele * Hypersensitivity to pentoxifylline \& zinc, * pelvic organic pathologies * congenital adrenal hyperplasia * thyroid dysfunction * Cushing's syndrome * hyper prolactinemia * androgen secreting neoplasia * severe hepatic * pancreatitis * kidney diseases * gallbladder diseases * Patients with alcohol consumption * Patients who use cigarettes and drugs

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

sperm concentration

Timeframe: 1 day

spem motility

Timeframe: 1 day

sperm morphology

Timeframe: 1 day

lipid proxidation

Timeframe: One week

reactive oxygen species

Timeframe: One week

total antioxidant capacity

Timeframe: One week

FSH hormon

Timeframe: One week

LH hormon

Timeframe: One week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05178953

SponsorArak University of Medical Sciences

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-01-08

Contact for this trial

zeynab dadgar, dr

09163619937 z.dadgar67@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

23 Years – 45 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.