The Impact of Having a Tattoo on Fertility Treatment Outcome (NCT07405879) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Impact of Having a Tattoo on Fertility Treatment Outcome
Canada328 participantsStarted 2026-02-10
Plain-language summary
Tattoos are increasingly common among women of reproductive age, yet their potential systemic inflammatory effects and impact on fertility treatment outcomes are unknown. This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate whether the presence, size, duration, and ink characteristics of tattoos are associated with pregnancy outcomes following embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Women aged 21-40 years Undergoing IVF with planned fresh or frozen blastocyst embryo transfer Availability of good-quality blastocyst embryos Willingness to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
Significant untreated uterine abnormalities
≥3 prior failed embryo transfers Hydrosalpinx in situ BMI \>40 kg/m² Age \>41 years at embryo creation Submucosal fibroids in situ Use of medications affecting implantation (e.g., chronic steroids, metformin)
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?
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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
Ongoing Pregnancy Rate
Timeframe: 12 weeks gestation
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07405879
SponsorMcGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre