Evaluation of the Effects of Semen Incubation With ANDROSITOL®DGN on Sperm Motility and Mitochondrial Membrane Potential
NCT ID: NCT04291495
Last Updated: 2021-05-13
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
25 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2018-10-23
2020-10-31
Brief Summary
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Myo-inositol is the most represented stereoisomer of the family of inositols and is the only one physiologically concentrated within the seminal plasma. It is essential for sperm maturation and motility and its deficiency is also associated to a reduced sperm count. Myo-inositol promotes motility and allows recovering a higher number of sperm cells after swim-up, both in normospermic patients and in patients with altered seminal parameters.
Scientific studies have shown that semen samples treated in vitro with ANDROSITOL®DGN, show an improvement in mitochondrial efficiency that results in an increase in spermatozoa progressive motility. Based on the percentage increase in the progressive motility showed by the spermatozoa after incubation with ANDROSITOL®DGN (ANDROSITOL®TEST), it is possible to subdivide the semen samples into three categories: low, medium, and high responders.
The aim of the study is to evaluate whether the in vitro response of spermatozoa to ANDROSITOL®TEST correlates with the in vivo improvement of seminal parameters after oral treatment with antioxidants and myo-inositol.
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Detailed Description
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Myo-inositol is the most represented stereoisomer of the family of inositols and is the only one physiologically concentrated within the seminal plasma. It is essential for sperm maturation and motility and its deficiency is also associated to a reduced sperm count. Myo-inositol promotes motility and allows recovering a higher number of sperm cells after swim-up, both in normospermic patients and in patients with altered seminal parameters.
Scientific studies have shown that semen samples, both pathological and normal, treated in vitro with ANDROSITOL®DGN - a concentrate solution (66X) containing 133 mg/ml of myo-inositol - show an improvement in mitochondrial efficiency that results in an increase in spermatozoa progressive motility. Based on the percentage increase in the progressive motility showed by the spermatozoa after incubation with ANDROSITOL®DGN (ANDROSITOL®TEST), it is possible to subdivide the semen samples into three categories: low, medium, and high responders. High responders have worst mitochondrial function and lower fertilizing capacity, and could represent the category of patients most benefiting from supplementary oral therapy with antioxidants and myo-inositol.
The aim of our study is to evaluate whether the in vitro response of spermatozoa to ANDROSITOL®TEST correlates with the in vivo improvement of seminal parameters after oral treatment with antioxidants and myo-inositol. To do this, the investigators will enroll at least 13 patients for each category (low, medium, and high responder at ANDROSITOL®TEST) and they will re-evaluate conventional seminal parameters, mitochondrial function, and response to ANDROSITOL®TEST after three months of oral supplementation with ANDROSITOL® (dietary supplement of myo-inositol, vitamin E, L-carnitine, L-arginine, folic acid and selenium). The investigators hypothesize that, following supplementation, high-responder patients will exhibit the best improvement in seminal parameters, in particular in sperm motility. Furthermore, if the mitochondrial function is fully restored, they should respond less to the ANDROSITOL®TEST and could be reclassified as low responders.
Conditions
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Study Design
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SINGLE_GROUP
DIAGNOSTIC
NONE
Study Groups
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ANDROSITOL®TEST
At least 45 patients (13 for each category: low, medium, and high responders, + 15% of hypothetical drop-outs)
ANDROSITOL®TEST
Sperm incubation with ANDROSITOL®DGN and evaluation of sperm motility and mithocondrial membrane potential
Interventions
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ANDROSITOL®TEST
Sperm incubation with ANDROSITOL®DGN and evaluation of sperm motility and mithocondrial membrane potential
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Leukocytospermia
* Positive semen culture and/or urethral swab
* Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) DNA in semen
* History of cryptorchidism
* 3rd degree varicocele
* Markedly reduced testicular volume
* Decompensated diabetes mellitus and other systemic diseases leading to oxidative stress (e.g. chronic renal failure, liver failure)
* Altered concentrations of the following hormones: luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), total testosterone, prolactin, 17β-estradiol
* Alcohol and drug abuse
* Heavy cigarette smoke (≥10 cigarettes/day)
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \>35 kg/m2
18 Years
50 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Catania
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Aldo E. Calogero
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Aldo E. Calogero, Professor
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Catania
Locations
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Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Catania
Catania, , Italy
Countries
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References
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Condorelli RA, La Vignera S, Di Bari F, Unfer V, Calogero AE. Effects of myoinositol on sperm mitochondrial function in-vitro. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2011 Feb;15(2):129-34.
Condorelli RA, La Vignera S, Bellanca S, Vicari E, Calogero AE. Myoinositol: does it improve sperm mitochondrial function and sperm motility? Urology. 2012 Jun;79(6):1290-5. doi: 10.1016/j.urology.2012.03.005.
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Other Identifiers
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ANDENDCATANIA_01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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