Longitudinal Clinical Observation of a Digital Twin Model for Blastocyst Evaluation in IVF Clinics

NCT ID: NCT07305480

Last Updated: 2025-12-26

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Total Enrollment

1 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-01-02

Study Completion Date

2026-12-15

Brief Summary

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This study aims to develop and validate a non-image, multimodal digital twin model of the human blastocyst using fully de-identified clinical, laboratory, molecular, biochemical, and long-term follow-up data obtained during routine IVF treatment. The dataset includes parental clinical background, IVF cycle parameters, embryo morphology in text format, PGT-A results, secretome and exosomal biomarkers, endometrial receptivity profiles, pregnancy course, delivery outcomes, and child development data up to 3 years of age.

The purpose of this observational study is to create a longitudinal reference dataset linking embryo-level molecular and biochemical characteristics with clinical outcomes from implantation to early childhood. The digital twin model is intended to investigate predictors of implantation success, embryo viability, and early developmental trajectories without the use of images or videos. No investigational drugs or devices are used, and no procedures beyond standard clinical practice are added.

Detailed Description

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This observational study collects and integrates multimodal, non-image data from routine IVF cycles to construct digital twin models of human blastocysts. The dataset includes synchronized molecular, cellular, biochemical, and clinical parameters describing both the embryo and the maternal environment during implantation and early pregnancy. All information is fully de-identified and obtained as part of standard clinical care.

Parental and Clinical Background

The dataset incorporates:

demographic factors, reproductive history, and relevant risk factors;

karyotype results, thrombophilia and autoimmune screening;

sperm DNA fragmentation indices;

ovarian stimulation parameters and hormonal dynamics throughout the IVF cycle.

IVF Laboratory Data

Non-image embryologic information includes:

oocyte maturity and fertilization method (e.g., ICSI);

early cleavage development documented in descriptive text format (no images or videos);

blastocyst grading;

preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A), including ploidy status and mosaicism.

Molecular and Secretome Data

Embryo- and culture-media-associated biomarkers include:

cytokines, growth factors, LIF, and metabolic indicators in spent media;

exosomal microRNA signatures linked to implantation potential;

transcriptomic and methylation profiles of trophectoderm samples when available.

Endometrial and Immune Environment

Maternal environment assessment includes:

transcriptomic profiling of the endometrial receptivity window (ERA-like signatures);

uterine immune parameters such as uNK cell activity and T-regulatory balance.

Pregnancy, Delivery, and Child Follow-Up

Collected follow-up information includes:

β-hCG kinetics, early ultrasound development, and pregnancy complications;

delivery outcomes and newborn characteristics;

longitudinal developmental assessments of the child up to 3 years of age.

Study Objectives

To construct digital twin representations of individual blastocysts by integrating multi-omics and clinical parameters obtained during IVF.

To identify non-invasive biomarkers of implantation success and embryo viability.

To analyze associations between early embryo molecular profiles and neonatal or early childhood developmental outcomes.

Study Design

This is a non-interventional, observational study. All data are obtained retrospectively and/or prospectively from routine clinical practice in IVF clinics. No experimental procedures, investigational drugs, or investigational devices are introduced. Participation involves only the use of fully de-identified clinical, laboratory, and follow-up data for research purposes. Parents provide informed consent for use of de-identified information.

The study is not conducted under an IND or IDE, and it does not involve FDA-regulated products.

Significance

The resulting longitudinal dataset will support the development of AI-based digital twin models, facilitate biomarker discovery, and advance precision reproductive medicine. These models aim to predict blastocyst competence, implantation potential, and early developmental trajectories using non-image, multimodal clinical and molecular data.

Conditions

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Implantation, Embryo

Keywords

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IVF Digital Twin Embryo selection Multi-omics Pregnancy outcomes AI modeling

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

OTHER

Study Groups

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Cohort: IVF Patients Monitored With Digital Twin Embryo Evaluation

This cohort includes patients undergoing in-vitro fertilization (IVF) whose embryos are evaluated using the Digital Twin model for blastocyst quality and implantation prediction. No clinical intervention is performed. The study collects multi-omics, morphological, and clinical data to monitor implantation success, pregnancy progression, and neonatal outcomes up to 3 years after birth.

Digital Twin Computational Modeling

Intervention Type OTHER

Computational digital twin model that analyzes fully de-identified, non-image clinical, molecular, biochemical, and laboratory data from routine IVF care to evaluate embryo implantation potential. The model does not influence clinical decision-making and is used only for retrospective and prospective observational analysis.

Interventions

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Digital Twin Computational Modeling

Computational digital twin model that analyzes fully de-identified, non-image clinical, molecular, biochemical, and laboratory data from routine IVF care to evaluate embryo implantation potential. The model does not influence clinical decision-making and is used only for retrospective and prospective observational analysis.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

Women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment at participating fertility clinics.

Availability of non-image embryo development data, including:

text-based morphological descriptions,

PGT-A results,

secretome and exosomal biomarkers,

molecular / biochemical profiles,

IVF cycle parameters collected during routine clinical workflow.

Embryos evaluated according to standard clinic protocols, with documented implantation outcomes (positive or negative).

Age of the oocyte provider between 20 and 42 years.

Signed informed consent allowing the use of fully de-identified clinical, laboratory, molecular, and follow-up data for development and validation of the digital twin computational model.

Exclusion Criteria

Embryos lacking sufficient non-image developmental data (e.g., missing morphological description, missing PGT-A, missing secretome/exosome data) required for digital twin generation or implantation outcome assessment.

Use of donor oocytes or donor embryos when linkage with necessary clinical or laboratory metadata is not possible.

Cases in which implantation outcome cannot be confirmed (e.g., lost to follow-up).

Presence of severe uterine abnormalities prior to embryo transfer (e.g., untreated intrauterine adhesions, large submucosal fibroids) making implantation outcome unreliable for algorithmic validation.

Withdrawal of consent for the use of anonymized clinical, laboratory, or follow-up data.
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Ukraine Association of Biobank

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Responsibility Role SPONSOR

Locations

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Ukrainian Association of Biobanks Austria - Digital Twin Lab

Graz, , Austria

Site Status

Countries

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Austria

Other Identifiers

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UABA-IVF-DT-001

Identifier Type: REGISTRY

Identifier Source: secondary_id

IVFDT-LONGOBS-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id