Adipose Stem Cell Mitochondria Supplementation to Oocytes (ASCENT)
Sri Lanka20 participantsStarted 2025-04-25
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of autologous adipose stem cell (ASC) mitochondrial transfer (ASCENT) to oocytes along with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)as a means of enhancing embryo development and improving the success rate of in patients with a history of multiple IVF failures. Embryo quality plays a crucial role in determining the success of assisted reproductive technologies and directly contributes to repeated pregnancy failures. Several factors, including age, physiological conditions, genetics, and environmental influences, can significantly impact embryo quality. Oocytes, the largest cells in the human body, are heavily reliant on mitochondria. Mitochondria's role in providing energy for oocytes is crucial, and insufficient energy production has been linked to poor oocyte and embryo quality. Some human studies have shown that increasing oocyte mitochondrial mass can improve embryo quality in patients who have experienced repeated IVF failures.
Who can participate
Age range
29 Years – 39 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Having at least three previous failed IVF trial
* Specifically consented for to collect biopsies for Preimplantation generic testing for aneuploidy (PGTA) analysis
* Specifically consented for to have single blastocyst transfer (recommended)
* No major uterine or ovarian abnormalities
* Specifically consented for to have all embryos frozen
* Specifically consented for to collect adipose tissues from subcutaneous liposuction
* BMI level level \<26kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria:
* Ovarian endometriosis with Chocolate cysts (American Fertility Society (AFS)) classification type 3 and 4
* Any medical contraindication oocyte retrieval or subsequent procedures Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Bleeding disorders Sex hormone allergies Severe emotional defect on injections
* Severe sperm abnormalities
* \<5 million/mL motile sperm
* Uterine structural anomalies
* Polycystic ovaries
* Premature ovarian failure
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.