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IVF Versus LOD in Women With CC Resistant PCOS

Primary Purpose

Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Egypt
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
IVF
LOD
Sponsored by
Mohamed Sayed Abdelhafez
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Infertility focused on measuring PCOS, Clomiphene citrate resistant, LOD, IVF

Eligibility Criteria

20 Years - 35 Years (Adult)FemaleDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Infertile women with PCOS as defined by the Rotterdam criteria.
  • CC resistance (defined as failure of ovulation after receiving 150 mg/day of CC for 5 consecutive days per cycle, for at least 3 consecutive cycles).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age < 20 or > 35 years.
  • Presence of any infertility factor other than anovulatory PCOS.
  • Previous history of ovarian surgery or surgical removal of one ovary.
  • Previous exposure to cytotoxic drugs or pelvic irradiation.
  • Oral hypoglycemic or hormonal therapy either currently or in the preceding 3 months.
  • Metabolic or hormonal abnormalities.

Sites / Locations

  • Fertility Care Unit (FCU) in Mansoura University Hospital
  • Private fertility care centers

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Active Comparator

Arm Label

IVF group

LOD group

Arm Description

Women will undergo one full IVF cycle

Women will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Live birth rate
Number of live births divided by the number of women

Secondary Outcome Measures

Clinical pregnancy rate
Number of clinical pregnancies divided by the number of women
Multifetal pregnancy rate
Number of multifetal pregnancies divided by the number of clinical pregnancies
Miscarriage rate
Number of first trimester miscarriages (before 12 weeks gestational age) divided by the number of clinical pregnancies
Incidence of early ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
Incidence of OHSS within 9 days of final triggering of oocyte maturation

Full Information

First Posted
May 23, 2015
Last Updated
May 8, 2017
Sponsor
Mohamed Sayed Abdelhafez
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02456792
Brief Title
IVF Versus LOD in Women With CC Resistant PCOS
Official Title
In Vitro Fertilization Versus Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling in Women With Clomiphene Citrate Resistant Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
May 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Withdrawn
Study Start Date
January 2016 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2017 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
May 2017 (Anticipated)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor-Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Mohamed Sayed Abdelhafez

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of in vitro fertilization (IVF) versus laparoscopic ovarian drilling (LOD) in infertile women having clomiphene citrate (CC) resistant polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Detailed Description
Women will be randomly divided into two groups; IVF group and LOD group. Women in the IVF group will undergo one full IVF cycle. Women in the LOD group will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Infertility, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Keywords
PCOS, Clomiphene citrate resistant, LOD, IVF

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
None (Open Label)
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
0 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
IVF group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Women will undergo one full IVF cycle
Arm Title
LOD group
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Women will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
IVF
Other Intervention Name(s)
Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Intervention Description
Women will undergo one IVF cycle
Intervention Type
Procedure
Intervention Name(s)
LOD
Other Intervention Name(s)
Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy
Intervention Description
Women will be subjected to LOD followed by ovarian stimulation if spontaneous ovulation does not occur within 2 months
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Live birth rate
Description
Number of live births divided by the number of women
Time Frame
9 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Clinical pregnancy rate
Description
Number of clinical pregnancies divided by the number of women
Time Frame
6-8 weeks gestational age
Title
Multifetal pregnancy rate
Description
Number of multifetal pregnancies divided by the number of clinical pregnancies
Time Frame
12 weeks gestational age
Title
Miscarriage rate
Description
Number of first trimester miscarriages (before 12 weeks gestational age) divided by the number of clinical pregnancies
Time Frame
12 weeks gestational age
Title
Incidence of early ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
Description
Incidence of OHSS within 9 days of final triggering of oocyte maturation
Time Frame
Within 9 days of final triggering of oocyte maturation

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
35 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Infertile women with PCOS as defined by the Rotterdam criteria. CC resistance (defined as failure of ovulation after receiving 150 mg/day of CC for 5 consecutive days per cycle, for at least 3 consecutive cycles). Exclusion Criteria: Age < 20 or > 35 years. Presence of any infertility factor other than anovulatory PCOS. Previous history of ovarian surgery or surgical removal of one ovary. Previous exposure to cytotoxic drugs or pelvic irradiation. Oral hypoglycemic or hormonal therapy either currently or in the preceding 3 months. Metabolic or hormonal abnormalities.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Ahmed Gibreel, Dr
Organizational Affiliation
Mansoura University
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Mohamed S Abdelhafez, Dr
Organizational Affiliation
Mansoura University
Official's Role
Study Director
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Fertility Care Unit (FCU) in Mansoura University Hospital
City
Mansoura
State/Province
Dakahlia
ZIP/Postal Code
35111
Country
Egypt
Facility Name
Private fertility care centers
City
Mansoura
State/Province
Dakahlia
Country
Egypt

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Plan to Share IPD
Undecided

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