The Effects of Administration of Combined Docosahexaenoic Acid and Vitamin E Supplements on Spermatogram and Seminal Plasma Oxidative Stress in Infertile Men With Asthenozoospermia
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Asthenozoospermia
- Registration Number
- NCT01846325
- Lead Sponsor
- National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute
- Brief Summary
Since docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) level in sperm membrane has been shown to be decreased in asthenozoospermic men, the investigators hypothesized that DHA supplementation may improve it. Furthermore, the investigators added vitamin E to it to protect its unsaturated bonds which are susceptible to oxidation and production of free oxygen radicals.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 180
Inclusion Criteria
Not provided
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method sperm motility 12 weeks spermatogram
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method sperm count 12 weeks spermatogram
seminal oxidative stress 12 weeks ELISA