Norethindrone Impact on Receptiva Outcomes (NCT07134920) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Norethindrone Impact on Receptiva Outcomes
United States99 participantsStarted 2025-08-12
Plain-language summary
This retrospective study aims to evaluate pregnancy outcomes in patients with a positive BCL6 test (ReceptivaDx, who were treated with either norethindrone acetate or Depo Lupron prior to embryo transfer. The current standard of care involves treatment with Depo Lupron, a GnRH agonist associated with significant hypoestrogenic side effects that mimic menopausal symptoms. Additionally, Depo Lupron is costly, with a retail price exceeding $2,000 per dose. In contrast, norethindrone acetate is a well-tolerated oral progestin, available at a fraction of the cost (under $100 for a one-month course). While prior studies have demonstrated comparable efficacy between Depo Lupron and norethindrone for managing endometriosis-associated pain, their relative effectiveness in improving reproductive outcomes-particularly in BCL6-positive patients undergoing embryo transfer-remains underexplored. This study seeks to address that gap by comparing ongoing pregnancy, live birth, and miscarriage rates between the two treatment groups.
Hypothesis: IVF Patients testing positive for BCL6 and treated with norethindrone will not do worse than the current recommended treatment of 60 days Depo leuprolide as defined by two endpoint metrics, pregnancy rate and live birth rate.
Who can participate
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosis of recurrent pregnancy loss, recurrent implantation failure, unexplained infertility or severe dysmenorrhea and a positive BCL6 test Receptivadx
* Underwent assisted reproductive technology (ART or IVF)
* Treated with norethinedrone acetate 5 mg daily for 6 and 8 weeks or two monthly injections of Depo Leuprolide Acetate 7.5mg rior to embryo transfer cycle
* Euploid embryo transfer cycle was initiated within 1 week of completion of suppression protocol
* Adequate clinical documentation available, including treatment protocol, BCL6 results, and pregnancy outcomes
* If Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) was performed, result must be "receptive"
* A minimum uterine lining of 7.5mm was documented by ultrasound prior to the initiation of progesterone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Use of both norethinedrone acetate and Depo Leuprolide Acetate in the same treatment cycle
* Incomplete ART or outcome data
* Gestational carrier or egg donor
* No prescribed adjuvant therapy (e.g., Lovenox, Neupogen, IVIG)
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?
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What they're measuring
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Ongoing pregnancy rate
Timeframe: From beginning of treatment to 12 weeks post embryo transfer
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07134920
SponsorInception Fertility Research Institute, LLC