Randomized Non-inferiority Within-Patient Trial of Density Gradient Processing of Sequential Ejaculates Versus Centrifugation-free Sperm Separation Device for ICSI in Men With Elevated Sperm DNA Fragmentation.
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Processed using density gradient centrifugation: Processed using density gradient centrifugation
Second Ejaculate (collected after 1-3 hours): The second ejaculate will be processed with two-layer density gradient centrifugation followed by standard washing.
Study summary
Elevated SDF can adversely impact fertilization, embryo development, and pregnancy outcomes in IVF-ICSI cycles. Two pragmatic strategies aim to reduce SDF on the day of ICSI: (i) obtaining a second ejaculate shortly after the first to reduce oxidative damage and transit time; and (ii) selecting sperm via centrifugation-free sperm separation device, which enriches for motile sperm with intact DNA. There are limited direct comparisons between these strategies; this study addresses that gap.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Ongoing Pregnancy Rate — 12 weeks of gestation
Ongoing pregnancy rate
Trial sites (9)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recruitment | Patna | Bihar | |
| Indira IVF Hospital Limited | Bangalore | Karnataka | |
| Recruitment | Bhāndup | Maharashtra | |
| Recruitment | Pune | Maharashtra | |
| Recruitment | Delhi | National Capital Territory of Delhi | |
| Recruitment | Jaipur | Rajasthan | |
| LAB | Udaipur | Rajasthan | |
| Recruitment | Allahābād | Uttar Pradesh | |
| Recruitment | Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
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