Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Test: A Novel Method to Evaluate the Ovarian Reserve

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Information provided by:
Hadassah Medical Organization
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00646568
First received: March 17, 2008
Last updated: June 22, 2011
Last verified: June 2011

March 17, 2008
June 22, 2011
June 2008
January 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
androgens levels after stimulation in relation to the ovarian reserve [ Time Frame: 2 weeks ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
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Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Test: A Novel Method to Evaluate the Ovarian Reserve
hCG Stimulating Test of the Thecal Cells to Evaluate the Ovarian Reserve

In an era of delayed fertility plans, there is an increasing need for a reliable method to predict ovarian reserve and responsiveness. The current tests include serum FSH, Inhibin B, Mullerian inhibiting factor (MIF) and ultrasonographic measures such as ovarian volume and number of antral follicles are non-specific and with questionable reliability. The biochemical tests represent the function of production of androgens, as a predictor of ovarian reserve, has not been tested yet.

Working hypothesis and aims: testing the prognostic capability of hCG stimulating test of theca cells for estimating the ovarian reserve, and by that to calculate better the chance for IVF cycle success

20 women >40 years old and 20 women <35 years old, attended to our IVF unit were included in the study. Another 20 other young women (<35 years) with poor response in previous IVF cycles will be participate. All participants received a single hCG 10000 IU injection on cycle day 2-4. Hormone levels of LH, FSH, E2, P, Testosterone, Androstendione and 17-OHP were taken prior to the injection and on days 1, 3 and 7 afterwards. hCG induced hormone levels will be compared with IVF results

Interventional
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Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Diagnostic
Infertility
Drug: s.c. human chorionic gonadotropin (Pregnyl)
S.C. Pregnyl 10000 IU once
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Completed
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January 2010
January 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • All women on IVF cycle

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Any allergy to injection of human chorionic gonadotropin before
Female
18 Years to 45 Years
No
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Israel
 
NCT00646568
hcgstimtest-HMO-CTIL
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Arik Tzukert, Hadassah Medical Center
Hadassah Medical Organization
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Principal Investigator: Assaf Ben-Meir, MD Hadassah Medical Organization
Hadassah Medical Organization
June 2011

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