Clinical trials: Reproductive Effects
Perimenopausal Depression
Perimenopausal Effects of Estradiol on Reward Responsiveness
Using neuroimaging, the investigator will study the effects of estrogen on mood and brain function in perimenopausal women either with or without depression.
- Trial name
- PEERS (NCT02255175)
- Testing
- Estradiol, Progesterone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Infertility
Hypnopuncture for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Infertility is a common and distressful problem for many couples, with assisted reproductive techniques (ART) such as IVF and ICSI, with slightly more than 34% pregnancies per cycle.
- Trial name
- NCT00544401
- Testing
- Hypnopuncture (Hypnosis+Acupuncture)
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome
Maternal Genes and Epimutations: Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome & Reproductive Risks
Pathogenic variants in subcortical maternal complex (SCMC) have been identified not only in mothers of Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome (BWS) babies but also in women with reproductive disturbances such as failed pregnancy attempts…
- Trial name
- NCT06346418
- Testing
- WES analysis, whole-genome methylation analysis
- Where
- 2 sites in Italy
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Effect of Metformin and Probiotics in Reproductive-aged Patients With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness on the clinical and biological parameters of reproductive-aged PCOS women after a 12-week metformin and/or probiotics administration.
- Trial name
- NCT03336840
- Testing
- Metformin tablets, ProMetS probiotics powder, 1. Metformin tablets; 2. ProMetS probiotics powder
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Bariatric Surgery and Male Reproductive Function
Obesity is a global public health problem. According to literature reports, as of 2016, China's obese population has reached more than 90 million and type 2 diabetes mellitus has reached more than 100 million, which has brought a…
- Conditions
- Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Bariatric Surgery Candidate, Roux en Y Gastric Bypass
- Trial name
- NCT04237311
- Testing
- Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University
Contraceptive Usage, Diffuse Noxious Inhibitory Control
Effects of Oral Contraceptives on DNIC in Non-painful Healthy Women
The purpose of this study is tu assess the influence of oral contraceptives (OC) on diffuse noxious inhibitory control (DNIC) in healthy women, tested during high, low endogenous estrogens sessions and ovulatory period.
- Trial name
- NCT04365426
- Testing
- Mechanical stimulus, Thermal (cold) stimulus, Oral contraceptive (OC)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Vina del Mar
Endometriosis
Study Evaluating ERB-041 in Endometriosis in Reproductive-Age Women
The purpose of this investigational study is to determine if a study medication is safe and effective in reducing the symptoms associated with endometriosis; if the study medication reduces the need for pain medication for…
- Trial name
- NCT00110487
- Testing
- ERB-041
- Where
- 46 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Wyeth is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer
Assisted Reproductive Treatments
Scenario-Based Hybrid Simulation for Patient Education in Assisted Reproductive Treatment
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a scenario-based hybrid simulation designed for patient education in assisted reproductive treatment on nursing students' anxiety, effective communication, self-efficacy, knowledge, and…
- Trial name
- NCT07851155
- Testing
- Scenario-Based Hybrid Simulation
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Duzce University
Obesity, Fertility
Effects of Dietary Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Reproductive Hormones in Obese Women
The United States has the highest prevalence of obesity among all countries surveyed in 2012 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
- Trial name
- NCT01894581
- Testing
- LOVAZA, GnRH
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Epilepsy
Effect of Valproate Versus Levetiracetam Monotherapy on Reproductive Functions in Epileptic Males
Background: Different antiepileptic drugs are responsible for reproductive dysfunction in male epileptic patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of valproate versus levetiracetam as a monotherapy on males' sex…
- Trial name
- NCT03953781
- Testing
- Effect of valporate on Reproductive Functions in Newly Diagnosed Epileptic Males, Effect of levetiracetam on epileptic males reproductive function
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Zagazig University
Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology, Sexual Behavior
Effects of Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology on Sexual Function and Behavior
This cross-sectional observational study examines how infertility and the use of assisted reproductive technology (ART) are related to sexual function and sexual behaviors in women seeking fertility treatment.
- Conditions
- Infertility Assisted Reproductive Technology, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Function, Sexual Dysfunction and Infertility
- Trial name
- NCT07376109
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 500 people
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Contraceptive Usage
Multilevel Family Planning Intervention
This study seeks to develop and evaluate a multi-level intervention to satisfy couples' unmet need for family planning in rural Uganda.
- Trial name
- NCT04262882
- Testing
- Multilevel Family Planning Intervention, Time and attention matched control
- Where
- 2 sites in Uganda
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas at San Antonio
Contraceptive Usage, Vaginal Epithelial Disruption
Hormonal Contraception and Vaginal Health
The purpose of this study is to help determine if the route by which women receive hormonal contraception causes different changes to occur in the lining of the vagina.
- Trial name
- NCT00612508
- Testing
- Desogen (ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel), NuvaRing (ethinyl estradiol and etonogestrel)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Female Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Vitamin D Supplementation and Improvement of PCOS Therapy and IVF Outcomes in Infertile Saudi Women
This randomized double-blinded-controlled clinical trial consists of two protocols as follow: protocol 1: evaluation of the therapeutic effects of Vitamin D3 supplement when given alone and in combination with an…
- Conditions
- Female Infertility, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Pathologic Processes, Vitamin D Deficiency
- Trial name
- NCT05106712
- Testing
- Vitamin D3, Clomiphene Citrate, Letrozole
- Volunteers
- 700 people
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Men Infertility
The Therapeutic Effect of Co-administration of Pentoxifylline and Zinc in Men With Idiopathic Asthenozoospermia
The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of co-administration of pentoxifylline and zinc on sperm apoptosis in men with idiopathic infertility
- Trial name
- PTX-Zn (NCT05178953)
- Testing
- Zinc Sulfate 220 mg Capsules, Pentoxifylline
- Where
- 2 sites in Iran
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Arak University of Medical Sciences
Depression, Psychosis
Examining the Effects of Estradiol on Neural and Molecular Response to Reward
This proposal will examine the effects of estradiol administration on perimenopausal-onset (PO) anhedonia and psychosis symptoms as well as on brain function using simultaneous positron emission tomography and functional magnetic…
- Conditions
- Depression, Psychosis, Anhedonia
- Trial name
- PEEPS (NCT05282277)
- Testing
- Transdermal Estradiol, Micronized Progesterone, Raclopride C11
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 103 people
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Erectile Dysfunction
The Effect of Assisted Reproductive Technology on Male Sexual Function.
Men participating in assisted reproductive technology treatments will be recruited to a study involving filling erectile function questionnaires throughout fertility treatments, pregnancy and up to 1 year after birth.
- Trial name
- NCT04338087
- Testing
- Questionnaire and personal interviews.
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 734 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Pregnancy
Antenatal Vitamin D3 Supplementation in Bangladesh: Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is a randomized placebo-controlled trial of oral weekly vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) supplementation during the third trimester of pregnancy among women in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Trial name
- AViDD-2 (NCT01126528)
- Testing
- Vitamin D3
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Volunteers
- 160 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Adolescents, Anemia
Effect of Micronutrients and Life Skills Education on the Health and Nutrition of Adolescent and Young Women in Pakistan
The primary aims of this study are: 1) To evaluate the impact of supplementation with multiple micronutrients (MMN) from preconception and life skills education among women 15-18.9 years of age at enrolment on the prevalence of…
- Conditions
- Adolescents, Anemia, Pregnancy, Empowerment
- Trial name
- NCT03287882
- Testing
- Multiple micronutrients (UNIMMAP composition), Life skills based education
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 25,447 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Sub Fertility, Female, Fertility Disorders
Effects of Fasting on Success Rates of Assisted Reproductive Techologies
This exploratory study investigates fasting as a potential supportive therapy for infertility treatment in women undergoing in-vitro-fertilization (IVF) / intracystoplamsatic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Conditions
- Sub Fertility, Female, Fertility Disorders, Fertility Issues, Sub-fertility
- Trial name
- KiWuC (NCT04998591)
- Testing
- Fasting
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Charite University, Berlin, Germany