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Evaluation of the effects of N-Acetyl cysteine on sperm parameters,chromatin and genes expression in the terato-astenozoospermic men.

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Terato-Asethenozospermia.
Male infertility
Registration Number
IRCT20170830035998N4
Lead Sponsor
Infertility Center of Qom
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria

Entry criteria: normal anatomy of the genital area; infertility due to teratology - asthenospermia wHO2010 criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria: Genital infection during the study; systemic medication for other infections; intake of dietary supplements 3 months before study; positive history of contact with chemical substances, solvents and inorganic substances; specimens from subjects with known etiology (varicocele, cryptorchidism, urinary tract infection, trauma, chemotherapy and etc.); individuals younger than 20 years or older than 40 years old; Individuals with varicocele; prostatitis; epidimitis; orchidism; mumps; testicular trauma; hyperthyroidism; hypothyroisdism; diabetes; thalassemia major; genetic disorders affecting infertility (Klinefelter , Noonan syndrome , microdeletion of chromosome Y, the mitochondrial DNA mutations); histotry of hernia surgery; vasectomy; consumption of antioxidant drugs

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Sperm morphology. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: Optical microscope, based WHO criteria (2010).;Sperm motility. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: Optical microscope, based WHO criteria (2010).;Sperm concentration. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: Optical microscope, based WHO criteria (2010).;DNA fragmentation. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: Fluorescent microscope.;Protamine deficiency. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: Fluorescent microscope.;Antioxidant enzymes. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: spetophotometery.;Gene expression. Timepoint: before and after taking drug. Method of measurement: RT- PCR.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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