A Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility, Acceptance, and Effectiveness of In-vitro Maturation … (NCT05793931) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedNot Applicable
A Pilot Study to Determine the Feasibility, Acceptance, and Effectiveness of In-vitro Maturation in Patients Without IVF Coverage
Stopped: Funding expired 03/01/2023
United States40 participantsStarted 2021-11-16
Plain-language summary
The specific aim of this pilot study is to test the hypothesis that estrogen stimulated IVM will be non-inferior to traditional IVF, to determine the feasibility and acceptance of estrogen-stimulated in vitro maturation (IVM) among couples and if couples find value and satisfaction with IVM.
This project will determine the feasibility, acceptance, and cost-benefit of in vitro maturation (IVM) among 20 couples who have had unsuccessful attempts at pregnancy using oral medications or whose only option to achieve pregnancy is through in vitro fertilization (IVF) due to blocked fallopian tubes or low sperm counts.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Patients without insurance coverage for IVF
. Female partner between age 18-3540
. Female partner with a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) or polycystic appearing ovaries (PCAO) as defined by an antral follicle count ≥ 15
. Presence of both ovaries
. Female partner with body mass index (BMI) of 19-4035 kg/m2
. Female partner with a normal uterine cavity as assessed by hysteroscopy, hysterosalpingography, or sonohysterography within the last 12 months
. Female partner with a history of tubal sterilization OR Blocked fallopian tubes without evidence of a hydrosalpinx OR History of 3 or more previously failed cycles of ovulation induction with oral medications OR where IVF is recommended for the treatment of mild or moderate male factor infertility OR evidence of a polyp and infertility
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
Statistical analysis of live birth rates from IVM
Timeframe: From treatment start to live birth (~10 months)