SubfertilityNCT02158026
Evaluation of the Role of Follicular Sensitivity Index in the Prediction of Pregnancy in Women Undergoing ICSI/IVF Without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
An observational study of Subfertility and Assisted Reproduction, run by Cairo University at 2 sites in Egypt.
Trial summary
1000 women with infertility who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be subjected to full history taking and clinical examination. On the second day of menstruation serum FSH, LH, Prolactin and Oestradiol will be assessed and the antral follicular count (AFC) will be assessed using a vaginal ultrasound… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 20 to 40 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Subfertility, Assisted Reproduction
- How many people
- 1,000 participants
- Where
- 2 sitesEgypt
- Study dates
- Jun 2014to Dec 2017
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
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 20 to 40 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Study population: 1000 women with infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be recruited from Cairo university hospitals and Dar Al-Teb subfertility centre.
Who may be able to join
- Both ovaries are present
- Day 2 FSH <10 mIU/L
- Day 2 Estradiol <50 pg/L
Who cannot join
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Abnormalities affecting the uterine cavity
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Allergy to gonadotrophins
- Cancelled cycles during the study
Trial locations and contacts
2 sites in 1 country.
Egypt2 sites, 2 recruiting
- Recruiting
Cairo university hospitals
Cairo
AbdelGany Hassan, MRCOG, MD, 002 01017801604, abdelgany2@gmail.com
AbdelGany MA Hassan, MRCOG, MD
- Recruiting
Dar AlTeb subfertility centre
Giza
AbdelGany MA Hassan, MRCOG, MD, 00201017801604
AbdelGany MA Hassan, MRCOG, MD
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Role of Follicular Sensitivity Index in the Prediction of ICSI/IVF Outcome in Women Without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
1000 women with infertility who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be subjected to full history taking and clinical examination. On the second day of menstruation serum FSH, LH, Prolactin and Oestradiol will be assessed and the antral follicular count (AFC) will be assessed using a vaginal ultrasound scan. AFC will be defined as the number of follicles measuring 3-10mm.
All patients will have standard pituitary down-regulation followed by (Human menopausal gonadotrophin (HMG) stimulation until the day of (Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) administration. On the day of HCG administration, ovarian ultrasound scan will be performed using a transvaginal probe and the Preovulatory follicle count (PC) will be assessed, (PFC) is defined as number of follicles measuring≥16mm. Follicular sensitivity index (FSI) will be calculated as: (FSI =PFC*10000/AFC*Total dose of FSH)
Read the detailed description
Our study is observational, we are observing data from routine measurements during IVF/ICSI. Our study does not assess IVF/ICSI as an intervention, we are evaluating the role of FSI which is calculated by observing routine measurements during the IVF/ICSI procedure.
All women fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study. A written informed consent will be taken and only women signing the consent will be included in the study. Patients included in the study will be subjected to full history taking and clinical examination including general, abdominal and gynecological examination. This will be followed by a vaginal ultrasound scan to assess uterus, ovaries and any pelvic masses.
All women will go through the usual IVF/ICSI procedure explained below, our aim is to observe the antral follicle count, the pre-ovulatory count, the total dose of FSH and calculate the FSI then correlating this with pregnancy.
All patients will have standard pituitary down-regulation protocol with GnRHa (Triptorelin 0.1mg, Decapeptyl® Ferring, Germany) day 7 after ovulation of previous cycle or on day 21 of the oral contraceptive cycles. GnRHa will be continued for 2 weeks. Human menopausal gonadotrophin(HMG) (Merional ®IBSA) 150-300 IU/day will be administered until the day of HCG administration.
On the day of HCG administration, ovarian ultrasound scan will be performed using a transvaginal probe and the Preovulatory follicle count (PC) will be assessed, (PFC) is defined as number of follicles measuring≥16mm. FSI will be calculated as: (FSI =PFC*10000/AFC*Total dose of FSH) FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high the 3 groups will be compared regarding the clinical pregnancy rate, number of retrieved oocytes, number and quality of embryos The procedure will be cancelled if less than 3 follicles 16-20 mm in size are present 12 days after starting FSH despite doses reaching 450 IU. The cycle will be also cancelled if there is risk of ovarian hyperstimulation like massive ovarian enlargement or serum estradiol exceeds 3000pg/L Transvaginal oocyte retrieval will be performed 34-36 h after the administration of HCG. Oocytes will be fertilized either via IVF or ICSI based on the couple's history. Fertilization will be assessed 16-18 h after IVF or ICSI. Embryo transfers will be performed 3 days after oocyte retrieval. No more than three embryos per patient will be transferred; vaginal tablets containing progesterone (Prontogest® IBSA) administered 400 mg/day as luteal support from the day of the oocyte retrieval. Clinical pregnancy will be defined as Visualization of an intrauterine gestational sac 5 weeks after embryo transfer.
- Conditions
- Subfertility, Assisted Reproduction
- Keywords
- Follicular sensitivity index, ICSI, IVF
- Medical subject headings
- Infertility
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome | 1000 women with infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be recruited |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Clinical pregnancy
FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high. The proportion of women achieving a clinical pregnancy will be compared among the 3 groups. Clinical pregnancy will be defined as the presence of an intra-uterine gestational sac detected by ultrasound scanning.
Measured: 5 weeks after embryo transfer
Secondary outcomes (3)
Retrieved oocytes
FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high. The number of retrieved oocytes will be compared among the 3 groups.
Measured: 1 hour after ovum pick up
Number of embryos
FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high. The number of embryos will be compared among the 3 groups
Measured: 3 days after ovum pick up
Quality of embryos
FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high. Embryo quality will be categorised fro 1-4 according to the symmetry of cells, cell fragmentation and the number of cells. The 3 groups will be compared regarding the quality of embryos
Measured: 3 days after ovum pick up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJun 2014
- Primary completionDec 2017 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for SubfertilityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, AbdelGany Hassan, Cairo University
- Investigators
- AbdelGany MA Hassan, Mrcog, MD, Principal investigator, Cairo University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02158026
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- sub 3
- Status last verified
- Jan 2017
- First submitted
- 4 Jun 2014
- Last updated
- 23 Jan 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Publications
Zhang N, Hao CF, Zhuang LL, Liu XY, Gu HF, Liu S, Chen ZJ. Prediction of IVF/ICSI outcome based on the follicular output rate. Reprod Biomed Online. 2013 Aug;27(2):147-53. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2013.04.012. Epub 2013 May 4.
PubMed 23768619Broer SL, Mol BW, Hendriks D, Broekmans FJ. The role of antimullerian hormone in prediction of outcome after IVF: comparison with the antral follicle count. Fertil Steril. 2009 Mar;91(3):705-14. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.12.013. Epub 2008 Mar 5.
PubMed 18321493de Carvalho BR, Rosa e Silva AC, Rosa e Silva JC, dos Reis RM, Ferriani RA, Silva de Sa MF. Ovarian reserve evaluation: state of the art. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2008 Jul;25(7):311-22. doi: 10.1007/s10815-008-9241-2. Epub 2008 Aug 5.
PubMed 18679790Melo MA, Garrido N, Alvarez C, Bellver J, Meseguer M, Pellicer A, Remohi J. Antral follicle count (AFC) can be used in the prediction of ovarian response but cannot predict the oocyte/embryo quality or the in vitro fertilization outcome in an egg donation program. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jan;91(1):148-56. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.11.042. Epub 2008 May 2.
PubMed 18455166Gallot V, Berwanger da Silva AL, Genro V, Grynberg M, Frydman N, Fanchin R. Antral follicle responsiveness to follicle-stimulating hormone administration assessed by the Follicular Output RaTe (FORT) may predict in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer outcome. Hum Reprod. 2012 Apr;27(4):1066-72. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der479. Epub 2012 Jan 24.
PubMed 22279090
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Jan 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Role of Follicular Sensitivity Index in the Prediction of ICSI/IVF Outcome in Women Without Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02158026
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- sub 3
- Conditions
- Subfertility, Assisted Reproduction
- Keywords
- Follicular sensitivity index, ICSI, IVF
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 1,000 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jun 2014
- Primary completion
- Dec 2017 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Jun 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
1000 women with infertility who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be subjected to full history taking and clinical examination. On the second day of menstruation serum FSH, LH, Prolactin and Oestradiol will be assessed and the antral follicular count (AFC) will be assessed using a vaginal ultrasound scan. AFC will be defined as the number of follicles measuring 3-10mm.
All patients will have standard pituitary down-regulation followed by (Human menopausal gonadotrophin (HMG) stimulation until the day of (Human chorionic gonadotrophin (HCG) administration. On the day of HCG administration, ovarian ultrasound scan will be performed using a transvaginal probe and the Preovulatory follicle count (PC) will be assessed, (PFC) is defined as number of follicles measuring≥16mm. Follicular sensitivity index (FSI) will be calculated as: (FSI =PFC*10000/AFC*Total dose of FSH)
Detailed description
Our study is observational, we are observing data from routine measurements during IVF/ICSI. Our study does not assess IVF/ICSI as an intervention, we are evaluating the role of FSI which is calculated by observing routine measurements during the IVF/ICSI procedure.
All women fulfilling the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study. A written informed consent will be taken and only women signing the consent will be included in the study. Patients included in the study will be subjected to full history taking and clinical examination including general, abdominal and gynecological examination. This will be followed by a vaginal ultrasound scan to assess uterus, ovaries and any pelvic masses.
All women will go through the usual IVF/ICSI procedure explained below, our aim is to observe the antral follicle count, the pre-ovulatory count, the total dose of FSH and calculate the FSI then correlating this with pregnancy.
All patients will have standard pituitary down-regulation protocol with GnRHa (Triptorelin 0.1mg, Decapeptyl® Ferring, Germany) day 7 after ovulation of previous cycle or on day 21 of the oral contraceptive cycles. GnRHa will be continued for 2 weeks. Human menopausal gonadotrophin(HMG) (Merional ®IBSA) 150-300 IU/day will be administered until the day of HCG administration.
On the day of HCG administration, ovarian ultrasound scan will be performed using a transvaginal probe and the Preovulatory follicle count (PC) will be assessed, (PFC) is defined as number of follicles measuring≥16mm. FSI will be calculated as: (FSI =PFC*10000/AFC*Total dose of FSH) FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high the 3 groups will be compared regarding the clinical pregnancy rate, number of retrieved oocytes, number and quality of embryos The procedure will be cancelled if less than 3 follicles 16-20 mm in size are present 12 days after starting FSH despite doses reaching 450 IU. The cycle will be also cancelled if there is risk of ovarian hyperstimulation like massive ovarian enlargement or serum estradiol exceeds 3000pg/L Transvaginal oocyte retrieval will be performed 34-36 h after the administration of HCG. Oocytes will be fertilized either via IVF or ICSI based on the couple's history. Fertilization will be assessed 16-18 h after IVF or ICSI. Embryo transfers will be performed 3 days after oocyte retrieval. No more than three embryos per patient will be transferred; vaginal tablets containing progesterone (Prontogest® IBSA) administered 400 mg/day as luteal support from the day of the oocyte retrieval. Clinical pregnancy will be defined as Visualization of an intrauterine gestational sac 5 weeks after embryo transfer.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome | – | –1000 women with infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be recruited |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 20 to 40 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- 1000 women with infertility without polycystic ovarian syndrome who are already decided to be treated with ICSI will be recruited from Cairo university hospitals and Dar Al-Teb subfertility centre.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Both ovaries are present
- Day 2 FSH <10 mIU/L
- Day 2 Estradiol <50 pg/L
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- Abnormalities affecting the uterine cavity
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Allergy to gonadotrophins
- Cancelled cycles during the study
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Clinical pregnancy
Time frame: 5 weeks after embryo transfer
FSI values will be classified into 3 categories: low, medium and high. The proportion of women achieving a clinical pregnancy will be compared among the 3 groups. Clinical pregnancy will be defined as the presence of an intra-uterine gestational sac detected by ultrasound scanning.
3 secondary outcomes
Retrieved oocytes
Time frame: 1 hour after ovum pick up
Number of embryos
Time frame: 3 days after ovum pick up
Quality of embryos
Time frame: 3 days after ovum pick up
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Jan 2017.
- Background: PubMed 23768619Zhang N, Hao CF, Zhuang LL, Liu XY, Gu HF, Liu S, Chen ZJ. Prediction of IVF/ICSI outcome based on the follicular output rate. Reprod Biomed Online. 2013 Aug;27(2):147-53. doi: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2013.04.012. Epub 2013 May 4.
- Background: PubMed 18321493Broer SL, Mol BW, Hendriks D, Broekmans FJ. The role of antimullerian hormone in prediction of outcome after IVF: comparison with the antral follicle count. Fertil Steril. 2009 Mar;91(3):705-14. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.12.013. Epub 2008 Mar 5.
- Background: PubMed 18679790de Carvalho BR, Rosa e Silva AC, Rosa e Silva JC, dos Reis RM, Ferriani RA, Silva de Sa MF. Ovarian reserve evaluation: state of the art. J Assist Reprod Genet. 2008 Jul;25(7):311-22. doi: 10.1007/s10815-008-9241-2. Epub 2008 Aug 5.
- Background: PubMed 18455166Melo MA, Garrido N, Alvarez C, Bellver J, Meseguer M, Pellicer A, Remohi J. Antral follicle count (AFC) can be used in the prediction of ovarian response but cannot predict the oocyte/embryo quality or the in vitro fertilization outcome in an egg donation program. Fertil Steril. 2009 Jan;91(1):148-56. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.11.042. Epub 2008 May 2.
- Background: PubMed 22279090Gallot V, Berwanger da Silva AL, Genro V, Grynberg M, Frydman N, Fanchin R. Antral follicle responsiveness to follicle-stimulating hormone administration assessed by the Follicular Output RaTe (FORT) may predict in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer outcome. Hum Reprod. 2012 Apr;27(4):1066-72. doi: 10.1093/humrep/der479. Epub 2012 Jan 24.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
AbdelGany MA Hassan, Mrcog, MD principal investigator
Cairo University
2 sites in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Subfertility and Assisted Reproduction, run by Cairo University at 2 sites in Egypt.
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 3 inclusion and 5 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Jan 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 2 sites in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact AbdelGany MA Hassan, MRCOG, MD (002 01017801604, abdelgany2@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Clinical pregnancy (time frame: 5 weeks after embryo transfer). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02158026, which also lists 5 linked publications.
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 23 Jan 2017.