Trial Outcomes & Findings for CONSORT Randomized Controlled Trial in Assisted Reproductive Technology (NCT NCT00829244)

NCT ID: NCT00829244

Last Updated: 2014-02-13

Results Overview

Mean number of oocytes retrieved on the day of ovum pick up (OPU) was calculated. Oocyte retrieval is a technique used in in-vitro fertilization in order to remove oocytes from the ovary of the female, enabling fertilization outside the body.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE4

Target enrollment

200 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

34-38 hours post-recombinant human choriogonadotropin (hCG) (OPU)

Results posted on

2014-02-13

Participant Flow

Participants were enrolled at 22 clinical trial centers in 9 European countries and 1 center in Chile. Recruitment period: 29 August 2008 to 21 January 2010.

A total of 244 participants gave informed consent and were screened for study entry. Forty-four (44) of these participants were not randomized due to: screening failure (38), failure to down regulate (3), or other reasons (3). A total of 200 participants were randomized to one of the two treatment arms.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Overall Study
STARTED
96
104
Overall Study
COMPLETED
82
83
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
14
21

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Overall Study
Adverse Event
1
3
Overall Study
Protocol Violation
1
0
Overall Study
Lack of ovarian response to stimulation
9
5
Overall Study
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
1
6
Overall Study
No fertilization
2
2
Overall Study
All embryos discarded
0
3
Overall Study
No embryo cleavage
0
2

Baseline Characteristics

CONSORT Randomized Controlled Trial in Assisted Reproductive Technology

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=96 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=104 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Total
n=200 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
96 Participants
n=5 Participants
104 Participants
n=7 Participants
200 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
30.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.9 • n=5 Participants
30.6 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.6 • n=7 Participants
30.3 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.8 • n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
96 Participants
n=5 Participants
104 Participants
n=7 Participants
200 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Chile
7 participants
n=5 Participants
8 participants
n=7 Participants
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Denmark
26 participants
n=5 Participants
26 participants
n=7 Participants
52 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
France
6 participants
n=5 Participants
5 participants
n=7 Participants
11 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
13 participants
n=5 Participants
16 participants
n=7 Participants
29 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Italy
10 participants
n=5 Participants
10 participants
n=7 Participants
20 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Netherlands
5 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
11 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Spain
4 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
10 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Sweden
8 participants
n=5 Participants
7 participants
n=7 Participants
15 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
Switzerland
11 participants
n=5 Participants
14 participants
n=7 Participants
25 participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
6 participants
n=5 Participants
6 participants
n=7 Participants
12 participants
n=5 Participants
Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
2.705 nanogram/milliliter (ng/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.870 • n=5 Participants
2.399 nanogram/milliliter (ng/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.492 • n=7 Participants
2.551 nanogram/milliliter (ng/mL)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1.692 • n=5 Participants
Serum Progesterone (P4)
2.934 nanomole/liter (nmol/L)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.328 • n=5 Participants
2.803 nanomole/liter (nmol/L)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.291 • n=7 Participants
2.868 nanomole/liter (nmol/L)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 2.303 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 34-38 hours post-recombinant human choriogonadotropin (hCG) (OPU)

Population: The modified Intention-To-Treat (ITT) population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Mean number of oocytes retrieved on the day of ovum pick up (OPU) was calculated. Oocyte retrieval is a technique used in in-vitro fertilization in order to remove oocytes from the ovary of the female, enabling fertilization outside the body.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Number of Oocytes Retrieved Per Participant
10.0 oocytes
Standard Deviation 5.6
11.8 oocytes
Standard Deviation 5.3

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until end of stimulation cycle (approximately 28 days)

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Total GONAL-f® Dose
1288.54 IU
Standard Deviation 300.95
1809.95 IU
Standard Deviation 546.90

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until end of stimulation cycle (approximately 28 days)

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Mean GONAL-f® Daily Dose
121.49 IU
Standard Deviation 22.56
167.43 IU
Standard Deviation 30.79

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until end of stimulation cycle (approximately 28 days)

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Total Number of GONAL-f® Stimulation Treatment Days
10.6 days
Standard Deviation 1.7
10.7 days
Standard Deviation 1.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until Day 15-20 post-hCG

Population: All the randomized participants were analyzed for this outcome measure (N=200).

Number of participants with cancelled cycles due to excessive or inadequate response was evaluated. An excessive response: greater than or equal to 25 oocytes which could put the participant at risk of OHSS; An inadequate response: defined as 3 or less follicles of greater than or equal to 12 millimeter (mm) developing following at least 7 days of GONAL-f® treatment.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=96 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=104 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Number of Participants With Cancelled Cycles Due to Excessive or Inadequate Response to Treatment
Inadequate response
9 Participants
5 Participants
Number of Participants With Cancelled Cycles Due to Excessive or Inadequate Response to Treatment
Excessive response (Risk of OHSS)
1 Participants
6 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until Day 15-20 Post-hCG

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Biochemical pregnancy was defined as a pregnancy diagnosed only by the detection of hCG in serum and that does not develop into a clinical pregnancy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Percentage of Participants With Biochemical Pregnancies
47.7 percentage of participants
44.1 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 35-42 Post-hCG

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Number of participants with fetal sacs and fetal hearts (with activity) as seen on an ultrasound scan to confirm clinical pregnancy.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
Missing (fetal sacs and fetal hearts)
47 participants
57 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
0 (fetal sacs)
6 participants
1 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
1 (fetal sacs)
27 participants
25 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
2 (fetal sacs)
5 participants
10 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
3 (fetal sacs)
1 participants
0 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
0 (fetal hearts)
8 participants
3 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
1 (fetal hearts)
25 participants
24 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
2 (fetal hearts)
5 participants
9 participants
Number of Participants With Fetal Sacs and Fetal Hearts
3 (fetal hearts)
1 participants
0 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 35-42 Post-hCG

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Implantation rate was measured as the number of gestational sacs observed divided by the number of embryos transferred multiplied by 100.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Implantation Rate
31.1 percent sacs per embryo
Standard Deviation 41.3
31.2 percent sacs per embryo
Standard Deviation 40.8

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 35-42 Post-hCG

Population: The modified ITT population. Number of participants analyzed (N) signifies those participants who were evaluated for this outcome measure.

Multiple pregnancy was defined as 2 or more fetal hearts with activity.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=39 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=36 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Number of Participants With Multiple Pregnancies
6 participants
9 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: End of stimulation cycle (approximately 28 days)

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Serum Progesterone (P4) Levels
5.41 nmol/L
Standard Deviation 7.57
4.88 nmol/L
Standard Deviation 2.22

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 35-42 Post-hCG

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Clinical pregnancy is defined by the number of sacs and hearts with activity per ultrasound scan performed on Day 35-42 post-hCG.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=86 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=93 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Percentage of Participants With Clinical Pregnancy
36.0 percentage of participants
35.5 percentage of participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Start of treatment until Day 15-20 Post-hCG

Population: Safety population included all the participants who were randomized.

OHSS is a syndrome which can manifest with enlarged ovaries, advanced ascites with increased vascular permeability, pleural fluid accumulation, hemoconcentration, and increased blood clotting.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=96 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=104 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Number of Participants With OHSS
6 participants
13 participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: up to 9 month (following the end of treatment)

Population: The modified ITT population included all participants randomized into trial who received at least 1 dose of GONAL-f®, and who completed primary efficacy assessment (total number of oocytes retrieved per participant following GONAL-f® stimulation and hCG injection). Participants were analyzed based on treatment they received.

Pregnancy outcomes are live outcome (live infant) and non-live outcome (non-live infant) or unknown outcome (subject lost to follow-up).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=31 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=33 Participants
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Pregnancy Outcome - Number of Participants With Pregnancy and Their Outcome
Live outcomes
24 participants
25 participants
Pregnancy Outcome - Number of Participants With Pregnancy and Their Outcome
Non-live outcomes
2 participants
3 participants
Pregnancy Outcome - Number of Participants With Pregnancy and Their Outcome
Unknown outcomes
5 participants
5 participants

Adverse Events

GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator

Serious events: 4 serious events
Other events: 40 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment

Serious events: 3 serious events
Other events: 48 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=96 participants at risk
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=104 participants at risk
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
2.1%
2/96 • Number of events 2 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
1.9%
2/104 • Number of events 2 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Intervertebral disc protrusion
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
0.00%
0/104 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Pregnancy, puerperium and perinatal conditions
Ectopic pregnancy
1.0%
1/96 • Number of events 1 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
0.00%
0/104 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
Urticaria
0.00%
0/96 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
0.96%
1/104 • Number of events 1 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
GONAL-f ® CONSORT Calculator
n=96 participants at risk
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered subcutaneously (sc), dose ranging from 112.5 to 450 International Unit (IU) per day based on participant baseline characteristics determined according to the consistency in recombinant follicle stimulating hormone \[r-FSH\] starting doses for individualized treatment (CONSORT) calculator throughout stimulation cycle.
GONAL-f ® Standard Treatment
n=104 participants at risk
GONAL-f® (follitropin alfa) administered sc at a standard dose of 150 IU per day up to Day 5 of stimulation (S5) after which the dose was adjusted based upon the participant's ovarian response and according to the center's standard practice.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea
8.3%
8/96 • Number of events 9 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
8.7%
9/104 • Number of events 11 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal distension
8.3%
8/96 • Number of events 8 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
2.9%
3/104 • Number of events 5 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Nervous system disorders
Headache
18.8%
18/96 • Number of events 30 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
24.0%
25/104 • Number of events 40 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Adnexa uteri pain
9.4%
9/96 • Number of events 10 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
7.7%
8/104 • Number of events 9 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Reproductive system and breast disorders
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
5.2%
5/96 • Number of events 5 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
10.6%
11/104 • Number of events 12 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Procedural pain
9.4%
9/96 • Number of events 9 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.
4.8%
5/104 • Number of events 5 • Adverse Events (AEs) were collected on an ongoing basis from day of written informed consent. All new AEs must be recorded until the final treatment examination, on Day 15-20 of the post-treatment assessment period
Pre-Treatment:Medical conditions present at the initial study visit that did not worsen in severity or frequency during the study; Treatment-Emergent: If the onset date of the AE was on or after the first dose date of the study medication.

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