Clinical trials: Sperm
Acute Scrotum, Testicular Torsion
Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Pediatric Acute Scrotum and Testicular Torsion
Testicular torsion is the spontaneous twisting of the testis and its blood vessels, resulting in acute pain, vascular compromise and death of the testicle if unrelieved quickly.
- Trial name
- NIRS (NCT01812109)
- Testing
- Hutchison Technologies Inspectra StO2 SpotCheck Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people
- Sponsor
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Embryo Quality
Sperm Selection by Microfluidic Separation Improves Embryo Quality
This is a randomized controlled trial of couples with a history of poor embryo quality undergoing a repeat in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle for unexplained infertility.
- Conditions
- Sperm DNA Fragmentation, Embryo Quality, Fertility Disorders, Infertility
- Trial name
- SPERM (NCT03085433)
- Testing
- Microfluidic Sperm Sorting, in vitro fertilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 393 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, San Francisco
Infertility, Endometriosis
The Influence of Adjuvant Medical Treatment of Peritoneal Endometriosis on the Outcome of IVF. A Prospective Randomized Analysis.
In this study of endometriosis patients we compare a common treatment of surgical therapy and medical treatment for 3 months (Zoladex) with patients receiving only surgical therapy.
- Trial name
- NCT01682642
- Testing
- Zoladex
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- AZ Jan Palfijn Gent
Fertility, Male, Sub-Fertility, Male
Study of the Consumer Use of a New Home Test to Measure Sperm Concentration
The objective of the study is to evaluate the agreement in measurement of sperm concentration in human semen between lay users with TRAK and a recognized reference method.
- Trial name
- NCT02475395
- Testing
- TRAK device
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 272 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sandstone Diagnostics
Obesity, Oligospermia
Aromatase Inhibitors in the Treatment of Male Infertility
Obesity is associated with an increase in blood levels of estrogen. Estrogen or "female hormone" is believed to have a negative effect on sperm production.
- Trial name
- NCT00440180
- Testing
- Anastrozole
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Primary Infertility
Endometrial Injury and Single Embryo Transfer
Endometrial injury increases clinical pregnancy rate in normoresponder patients undergoing long agonist protocol intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycles with single embryo transfer.
- Trial name
- NCT01851876
- Testing
- Endometrial injury
- Volunteers
- 118 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karadeniz Technical University
Human Volunteer
A Study to Examine the Effects of Minocycline Extended-Release Tablets on Sperm Production in Human Males.
Researchers want to find out how Minocycline Extended-Release Tablets affect sperm-production in healthy males. The study will include Minocycline Extended-Release Tablets, a new once-daily formulation of minocycline, compared…
- Trial name
- NCT00765336
- Testing
- minocycline extended release
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation
Reproductive Sterility
Prednisolone Improves IVF Outcomes in Men With Anti-sperm Antibodies
Corticosteroids have been indicated to treat men with ASAs. Although many studies have confirmed the clinical therapeutic significance of corticosteroids in the treatment of men with ASAs, other studies have not found a…
- Trial name
- NCT02935738
- Testing
- Prednisolone treatment
- Volunteers
- 241 people
- Sponsor
- Barz IVF Center for Infertility Treatment and Embryo Research
Secondary Hypogonadism
To Evaluate Sperm Parameters in Men With Secondary Hypogonadism Previously Treated With Topical Testosterone
The study was designed to determine if Androxal® would affect sperm parameters (count, concentration, volume) in men with secondary hypogonadism who have been previously treated with topical testosterone.
- Trial name
- NCT00706719
- Testing
- 25 mg Androxal, Testim 1%
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Repros Therapeutics Inc.
Infertility, Male
Effect of Ejaculatory Abstinence on Semen Parameters in Male Factor Infertility Patients
The purpose of this study is to compare semen parameters with in vitro fertilization (IVF)/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) when male factor infertility patients abstain from ejaculation more than 48 hours (routine care)…
- Trial name
- NCT04206800
- Testing
- Ejaculatory abstinence less than 24 hours
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Boston IVF