Effect of GnRH Agonist vs GnRH Antagonist on Oocyte Morphology in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Patients During IVF/ICSI

NCT ID: NCT04727684

Last Updated: 2023-10-24

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

50 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-08-22

Study Completion Date

2022-05-12

Brief Summary

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Selection of developmentally competent oocytes enhances IVF efficiency. Usually, oocyte quality is determined based on its nuclear maturation and the presence of specific cytoplasmic and extracytoplasmic morphologic features. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH Agonists) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists (GnRH Antagonists) are used during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocols in order to prevent premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surge and premature ovulation. However, GnRH receptors are also expressed in extra-pituitary tissues such as ovary, but it is still unknown whether the type of GnRH analogues used during COS could affect the oocyte morphology in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) patients. The aim of this prospective, non-randomised, open-label, clinical trial is to compare the effects of two pituitary suppression regimens; GnRH Agonist-Long Protocol and GnRH Antagonist-Flexible Protocol on oocyte morphology in PCOS patients during IVF/ICSI.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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In Vitro Fertilization Infertility Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Agonist Group (long protocol):

The pituitary down-regulation in this group will be carried out using 0.05-0.1 mg of Triptorelin acetate subcutaneously (SC) once daily from the mid-luteal phase (day 21) of the menstrual cycle until the ovulation triggering day. When the suppressive effect is obtained, ovarian stimulation will commence with recombinant Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (r-FSH) or r-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) and the dose will be adjusted according to the ovarian response. Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm. After 35±2 hours of ovulation triggering, the oocytes will be retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. Then they will be prepared to undergo an Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Triptorelin acetate

Intervention Type DRUG

0.05-0.1 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily from the mid-luteal phase (day 21) of the cycle until the day of ovulation triggering.

recombinant-FSH or recombinant-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin

Intervention Type DRUG

Dosage adjustment according to the ovarian response.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Intervention Type DRUG

Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm.

Antagonist Group (Flexible protocol):

The ovarian stimulation in this group will be started with recombinant Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (r-FSH) or r-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) on the third day of the menstrual cycle and the dose will be adjusted according to the ovarian response. Initiation of 0.25 mg of GnRH antagonist; Cetrorelix; will take place after detecting a leading follicle diameter ≥ 14 mm. GnRH antagonist administration will be continued till the day of ovulation triggering, which will be accomplished by given 10,000 IU of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm. After 35±2 hours of ovulation triggering, the oocytes will be retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. Then they will be prepared to undergo an Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Cetrorelix

Intervention Type DRUG

0.25 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily starting from the day detecting a leading follicle diameter ≥ 14 mm until the day of ovulation triggering.

recombinant-FSH or recombinant-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin

Intervention Type DRUG

Dosage adjustment according to the ovarian response.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Intervention Type DRUG

Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm.

Interventions

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Triptorelin acetate

0.05-0.1 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily from the mid-luteal phase (day 21) of the cycle until the day of ovulation triggering.

Intervention Type DRUG

Cetrorelix

0.25 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily starting from the day detecting a leading follicle diameter ≥ 14 mm until the day of ovulation triggering.

Intervention Type DRUG

recombinant-FSH or recombinant-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin

Dosage adjustment according to the ovarian response.

Intervention Type DRUG

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)

Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm.

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* PCOS women undergoing IVF/ICSI.
* Age: 18-39 years.
* Both ovaries present.

Exclusion Criteria

* Age ≥ 40 years.
* History of three or more previous IVF failures.
* Patients with hormonal disorders like hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders.
* Patients who previously undergo Unilateral Oophorectomy.
* Patients with chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases.
* Patients with diseases may affect IVF outcomes: Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, Hydrosalpinx, Adenomyosis, autoimmune diseases,
* Cancer.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

39 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Damascus University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

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Sally Kadoura, B Pharm, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria

Abdul Hakim Nattouf, MD, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Professor at Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria

Marwan Alhalabi, MD, PhD

Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR

Professor at Department of Embryology and Reproductive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.

Locations

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Orient Hospital

Damascus, , Syria

Site Status

Countries

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Syria

References

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Other Identifiers

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Ph-CT-4300

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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