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Effect of Different Sperm Processing Methods in ICSI Outcome.

Phase 2
Terminated
Conditions
Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Registration Number
NCT03668106
Lead Sponsor
Benha University
Brief Summary

A total 180 semen samples from couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility were SDF index tested , then total 120 semen samples of patients' husbands with abnormal SDF index were randomly divided and then processed by swim up, sperm gradient centrifugation and Zeta methods. SDF and ICSI outcomes are monitored after semen processing.

Detailed Description

A total 180 semen samples from couples diagnosed with unexplained infertility were SDF index tested , then total 120 semen samples of patients' husbands with abnormal SDF index were randomly divided and then processed by swim up (G1/ n=40), sperm gradient centrifugation (G2/ n=40) and Zeta (G3/ n=40) methods. SDF test was assessed by Halosperm kit, whereas sperm morphology was assessed by spermac stain according to strict criteria. Fertilization, division, blastulation, implantation and pregnancy rates will be tabulated and statistically tested.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
20
Inclusion Criteria
  • unexplained infertile couples for 2 years
  • age from 20 years old to 37 years old
Exclusion Criteria
  • endometriosis cases
  • uterine factors

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sperm DNA fragmentation30 minutes

measure sperm integrity by halosperm assay

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blastulation rateday 5

no of embryos blastulated / total no. of embryos

pregnancy rate15 days

no of pregnant cases\\ all no. of cases

Oocyte fertilization rateday 1

no. of oocytes fertilized /total no. of oocytes

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ahmed Saad

🇪🇬

Banha, Qalubiya, Egypt

Ahmed Saad
🇪🇬Banha, Qalubiya, Egypt

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