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Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor OverexpressionNCT00848185

Differential Regulation of VEGF, Cadherin, Angiopietin 2 by Trigger Oocyte Maturation With GnRHa vs hCG in Donors

An observational study of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Overexpression, run by IVI Madrid.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
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Trial summary

Introduction OHSS still remains a complication of assisted reproduction treatments. hCG administration to trigger final oocyte maturation will release vascular mediators, being VEGF and other proteins such as VE-Cadherin or Angiopoietin- 2. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 34 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
How many people
96 participants
Where
No sites listed yet
Study dates
Jun 2008to Mar 2009
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 34 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: oocyte Donors

Who may be able to join

  • Donors

Who cannot join

  • Important diseases

About this study

Official title: Differential Regulation of VEGF, Cadherin and Angiopietin 2 by Trigger Oocyte Maturation With GnRHa vs hCG in Donors: Try to Explain the Lower OHSS Incidence

Introduction OHSS still remains a complication of assisted reproduction treatments. hCG administration to trigger final oocyte maturation will release vascular mediators, being VEGF and other proteins such as VE-Cadherin or Angiopoietin- 2. It has been shown that replacing hCG by GnRH agonists will induce a very short endogenous LH peak, potent enough to induce final oocyte maturation but no OHSS will develop. The investigators examined VEGF, VE-Cadherin and Angiopoietin-2 modulation by hCG as well as GnRH agonists in oocyte donors undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation.

Read the detailed description

Material and Methods Between June and December of 2008 we evaluated 90 egg donors. They underwent COH with 150 IU rFSH as starting dose, we separated them in 3 groups (n:30 each): Groups 1 and 2 received a 0.25mg daily dose of GnRH antagonist when a follicle 14mm in diameter was observed. hCG 250g was given to group 1 while group 2 received triptorelin 0.2mg when leading two follicles were 17mm. Group 3 was stimulated with standard long protocol, hCG was given following similar criteria.

Blood was collected the day of hCG/aGnRH administration as well as the day of egg retrieval, and follicular fluid from the first two mature follicles was also frozen. We collected granulosa cells (GC) of 10 patients of each group as well Levels of VEGF, sVE-Cadherin an Angiopietin 2 were determined by ELISA in serum and in follicular fluid.

Results were analyzed via ANOVA.Data are expressed as mean± SEM. A significant difference was defined as p< 0.05.

Keywords
VEGF, Trigger, OHSS

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

Study groups in NCT00848185
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Antagonist-hCG for triggeringProtocol with antagonist and hCG to trigger oocyte maturation
Antagonist-aGnRH for triggeringProtocol with antagonist and 0,2 mg triptorelin to trigger oocyte maturation
Long protocol-hCG for triggeringLong Protocol and hCG to trigger oocyte maturation

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. VEGF Protein and mRNA Levels

    VEGF concentration in follicular fluid and VEGF mRNA expression in granulosa cells from patients who received either GnRH agonist instead of hCG

    Measured: 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Feb 2009 (estimated)
  2. Study startJun 2008
  3. Primary completionFeb 2009
  4. Study completionMar 2009

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
96 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT00848185
Sponsor's protocol ID
IVIMAD-MC-10-2008-01
Status last verified
Apr 2018
First submitted
19 Feb 2009
Last updated
26 Jun 2018
Data monitoring committee
Yes
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Overexpression, run by IVI Madrid.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 26 Jun 2018. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 17 Apr 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

VEGF Protein and mRNA Levels (time frame: 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 26 Jun 2018.

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