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IVF Versus LOD in Women With CC Resistant PCOS

Phase 4
Withdrawn
Conditions
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Infertility
Interventions
Procedure: IVF
Procedure: LOD
Registration Number
NCT02456792
Lead Sponsor
Mohamed Sayed Abdelhafez
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) versus laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) in infertile women having clomiphene citrate (CC) resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).

Detailed Description

Women will be randomly divided into two groups; IVF group and LOD group. Women in the IVF group will undergo one full IVF cycle. Women in the LOD group will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Infertile women with PCOS as defined by the Rotterdam criteria.
  • CC resistance (defined as failure of ovulation after receiving 150 mg/day of CC for 5 consecutive days per cycle, for at least 3 consecutive cycles).
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 20 or > 35 years.
  • Presence of any infertility factor other than anovulatory PCOS.
  • Previous history of ovarian surgery or surgical removal of one ovary.
  • Previous exposure to cytotoxic drugs or pelvic irradiation.
  • Oral hypoglycemic or hormonal therapy either currently or in the preceding 3 months.
  • Metabolic or hormonal abnormalities.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
IVF groupIVFWomen will undergo one full IVF cycle
LOD groupLODWomen will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Live birth rate9 months

Number of live births divided by the number of women

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Clinical pregnancy rate6-8 weeks gestational age

Number of clinical pregnancies divided by the number of women

Multifetal pregnancy rate12 weeks gestational age

Number of multifetal pregnancies divided by the number of clinical pregnancies

Miscarriage rate12 weeks gestational age

Number of first trimester miscarriages (before 12 weeks gestational age) divided by the number of clinical pregnancies

Incidence of early ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)Within 9 days of final triggering of oocyte maturation

Incidence of OHSS within 9 days of final triggering of oocyte maturation

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Fertility Care Unit (FCU) in Mansoura University Hospital

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Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt

Private fertility care centers

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Mansoura, Dakahlia, Egypt

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