Coasting Versus Antagonist Protocol in Patients at High Risk of OHSS

November 20, 2019 updated by: ClinAmygate

Coasting Versus Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Administration in Patients at High Risk of Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome and Its Impact on the Embryos Quality and the Outcome of ICSI

The aim of this work is to study the value of GnRH antagonist subcutaneous administration as an alternative to coasting in prevention of severe OHSS and its impact on embryos quality & the outcome of ICSI.

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Infertility affects up to one in seven couples all over the world. In vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are commonly used in the management of infertility attributable to tubal factor, significant endometriosis, male factor and also persistent unexplained infertility. Recruitment and development of multiple follicles in response to gonadotrophin stimulation are necessary for successful assisted reproduction. In young ovulating women undergoing IVF treatment, the standard stimulation protocol can result in either poor response or ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).

OHSS is a serious and potentially life-threatening iatrogenic complication of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) which may cause serious impact on patient's health. OHSS is the most feared complication of IVF-related ovarian stimulation, which in its severe form leads to hospitalization and in the worst case scenario fatal complications. As many as 33% of IVF cycles have been reported to be associated with mild forms of OHSS. The incidence of moderate OHSS is estimated to be between 3% and 6%, while the severe form may occur in 0.1-3% of all cycles. Among high risk women the incidence approaches 20%.

Development of multiple follicles forms the basis of OHSS. Exogenous human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) administration for the final maturation of oocytes or endogenous production of hCG after pregnancy is the second factor needed for the development of severe OHSS. Severe OHSS is characterized by massive ovarian enlargement, pleural effusion, ascites, oliguria, hemoconcentration, and thromboembolic phenomena. Coasting is described as a withholding therapy while continuing with releasing hormone agonist/antagonist administration, until safe levels of estradiol (E2) are attained. GnRH antagonists causes an immediate suppression of E2 levels and therefore could prevent OHSS in GnRH antagonist cycles. A comparison between coasting and GnRH antagonist administration in women at high risk of OHSS during ovarian stimulation for IVF with GnRH agonist long protocol, in the hope of preventing the drawbacks of prolonged coasting.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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300

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • Egypt
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Alazahr University
      • Cairo, Egypt
        • Assisted Reproduction Unit International Islamic Centre for Population Studies and Research, Al-Azhar University

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 40 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • infertile women
  • age 20-40
  • at high risk for OHSS

Exclusion Criteria:

  • refuse to participate

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Double

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

Intervention / Treatment

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Experimental: Coasting group
Including 150 patients who will undergo withholding gonadotropin administration for at least 24 hours before triggering ovulation with hCG. GnRH agonist will be continued daily till the day of triggering. E2 will be measured daily until the concentration falls to ≤ 3000 pg/ml, then 5000 IU of hCG will be given.
Drug: Gonadotropin
withholding gonadotropin administration for at least 24 hours
Active Comparator: Antagonist group

Including 150 patients who will receive GnRH antagonist (subcutaneous injection Cetrorelix acetate 0.25 mg (Cetrotide, Serono, UK)) daily until the day of hCG administration.

GnRH agonist will be discontinued at the start of antagonist administration.

E2 will be measured daily until the concentration falls to ≤ 3000 pg/ml and TVS revealed that follicles diameter is ≥ 18 mm, then 5000 IU of hCG will be given.
Drug: Antagonist
Cetrorelix acetate 0.25 mg
Other Names:
  • Cetrorelix acetate

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of high quality embryos
Time Frame: Within 48 hours of fertilization
Number of high quality embryos
Within 48 hours of fertilization

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

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ClinAmygate

Collaborators

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Cairo University
Al-Azhar University
Beni-Suef University

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General Publications

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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July 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

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November 10, 2019

Study Completion (Actual)

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November 20, 2019

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First Submitted

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June 21, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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June 21, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

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June 24, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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November 21, 2019

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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November 20, 2019

Last Verified

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November 1, 2019

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  • Clin-I-0201907

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Local regulations

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Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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