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Single and Double DNA Strand Breaks in Males With Unexplained Infertility Attending Fertility Treatment

Recruiting
Conditions
Infertility, Male
Interventions
Other: Sperm DNA Fragmentation
Registration Number
NCT05846256
Lead Sponsor
Peter Humaidan
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the extent of double-stranded DNA damage in sperm in men with unexplained infertility.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
125
Inclusion Criteria
  • Unexplained infertile men who will undergo 1st or 2nd IVF treatment
  • Age over 18 years
  • Normal sperm parameters according to WHO criteria
  • IVF treatment
Exclusion Criteria
  • ICSI

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Infertile maleSperm DNA FragmentationMen with unexplained infertility
Donors (control)Sperm DNA FragmentationFertile sperm donors
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The proportion of double-stranded DNA damage in sperm of men with unexplained infertility.30-60 minutes

Sperm DNA Fragmentation done with a Comet Assay analysis

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
The proportion of single-stranded DNA damage in sperm of men with unexplained infertility30-60 minutes

Sperm DNA Fragmentation done with a Comet Assay analysis

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fertility Clinic Regional Hospital Skive

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Skive, Denmark

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