Effect of GnRH Agonist vs GnRH Antagonist on Oocyte Morphology During IVF/ICSI

October 22, 2023 updated by: Damascus University

Effect of GnRH Agonist (Long Protocol) vs GnRH Antagonist (Flexible Protocol) on Oocyte Morphology During IVF/ICSI

Selection of developmentally competent oocytes enhances IVF efficiency. Usually, oocyte quality is determined based on its nuclear maturation and the presence of specific cytoplasmic and extracytoplasmic morphologic features. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH Agonists) and gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists (GnRH Antagonists) are used during controlled ovarian stimulation (COS) protocols in order to prevent premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surge and premature ovulation. However, GnRH receptors are also expressed in extra-pituitary tissues such as ovary, but it is still unknown whether the type of GnRH analogues used during COS could affect the oocyte morphology, especially with the limited and conflicted currently available data. Thus, we are conducting this prospective, non-randomised, open-label, clinical trial to compare the effects of two pituitary suppression regimens; GnRH Agonist-Long Protocol and GnRH Antagonist-Flexible Protocol on oocyte morphology during IVF/ICSI.

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Completed

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Interventional

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50

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  • Phase 4

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Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 39 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women undergoing IVF/ICSI.
  • Age: 18-39 years.
  • Both ovaries present.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥ 40 years
  • History of three or more previous IVF failures.
  • Patients with hormonal disorders like hyperprolactinemia, thyroid disorders.
  • Patients with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
  • Patients who previously undergo Unilateral Oophorectomy.
  • Patients with chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, liver diseases, kidney diseases.
  • Patients with diseases may affect IVF outcomes: Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, Hydrosalpinx, Adenomyosis, autoimmune diseases,
  • Cancer.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Agonist Group (Long protocol):
The pituitary down-regulation in this group will be carried out using 0.05-0.1 mg of Triptorelin acetate subcutaneously (SC) once daily from the mid-luteal phase (day 21) of the menstrual cycle until the ovulation triggering day. When the suppressive effect is obtained, ovarian stimulation will commence with recombinant Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (r-FSH) or r-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) and the dose will be adjusted according to the ovarian response. Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm. After 35±2 hours of ovulation triggering, the oocytes will be retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. Then they will be prepared to undergo an Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Drug: Triptorelin acetate
0.05-0.1 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily from the mid-luteal phase (day 21) of the cycle until the day of ovulation triggering.
Drug: recombinant-FSH or recombinant-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin
Dosage adjustment according to the ovarian response.
Drug: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm.
Experimental: Antagonist Group (Flexible protocol):
The ovarian stimulation in this group will be started with recombinant Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (r-FSH) or r-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin (hMG) on the third day of the menstrual cycle and the dose will be adjusted according to the ovarian response. Initiation of 0.25 mg of GnRH antagonist; Cetrorelix; will take place after detecting a leading follicle diameter ≥ 14 mm. GnRH antagonist administration will be continued till the day of ovulation triggering, which will be accomplished by given 10,000 IU of human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm. After 35±2 hours of ovulation triggering, the oocytes will be retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration. Then they will be prepared to undergo an Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI).
Drug: recombinant-FSH or recombinant-FSH + human Menopausal Gonadotropin
Dosage adjustment according to the ovarian response.
Drug: Cetrorelix
0.25 mg subcutaneously (SC) once daily starting from the day detecting a leading follicle diameter ≥ 14 mm until the day of ovulation triggering.
Drug: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Ovulation will be triggered by the administration of 10,000 IU of human chorionic gonadotropin when at least three follicles become more than 16-17 mm.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Prevalence of oocyte dysmorphisms among the studied groups:
Time Frame: Before oocytes microinjection
Before being subjected to ICSI, the oocytes from both groups will be morphologically analyzed under an inverted microscope; Nikon Eclipse Ti2; in order to detect cytoplasmic and extra-cytoplasmic dysmorphisms.
Before oocytes microinjection

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Number of Metaphase II Oocytes (MII):
Time Frame: Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
The oocyte maturity will be assessed using Nikon SMZ1500 stereoscope.
Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
Maturation Rate%:
Time Frame: Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
Maturation Rate is calculated by dividing the number of mature (MII) oocytes by the number of retrieved oocytes.
Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
Biochemical Pregnancy Rate% (Per Embryo Transfer):
Time Frame: 2 weeks after embryo transfer
Biochemical pregnancy is defined as a positive serum beta-hCG pregnancy test after 2 weeks of embryo transfer. The biochemical pregnancy rate is calculated by dividing the number of women who are biochemically pregnant by the number of women who have at least 1 embryo transferred.
2 weeks after embryo transfer
Clinical Pregnancy Rate% (Per Embryo Transfer):
Time Frame: 3-4 weeks after embryo transfer
Clinical pregnancy is defined as the presence of a gestational sac on ultrasound after 3-4 weeks of embryo transfer. The clinical pregnancy rate is calculated as by dividing the number of women who are clinically pregnant divided by the number of women who have at least 1 embryo transferred.
3-4 weeks after embryo transfer
Number of oocytes retrieved:
Time Frame: Immediately after oocyte retrieval (35±2 hours after hCG administration)
The oocytes will be retrieved by transvaginal ultrasound-guided follicle aspiration 35±2 hours after hCG administration.
Immediately after oocyte retrieval (35±2 hours after hCG administration)
Fertilization Rate%:
Time Frame: 16-18 hours after microinjection
Fertilization Rate is calculated by dividing the number of obtained zygote (2PN) by the number of injected oocytes.
16-18 hours after microinjection
Cleavage Rate%:
Time Frame: Day 2 after microinjection
Cleavage rate is calculated by dividing the number of cleavaged embryos by the number of zygotes (2PN).
Day 2 after microinjection
Embryo Quality:
Time Frame: Day of transfer (2 or 3 days after microinjection)
Embryos are assessed using Nikon SMZ1500 stereoscope based on ESHRE criteria (2011).
Day of transfer (2 or 3 days after microinjection)
High Quality Embryos rate%:
Time Frame: Day of transfer (2 or 3 days after microinjection)
High Quality Embryos rate is calculated by dividing the number of high quality embryos (Grade I) by the total number of cleavaged embryos.
Day of transfer (2 or 3 days after microinjection)
Number of Metaphase I Oocytes (MI):
Time Frame: Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
The oocyte maturity will be assessed using Nikon SMZ1500 stereoscope.
Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
Number of Germinal Vesicle Oocytes (GV):
Time Frame: Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
The oocyte maturity will be assessed using Nikon SMZ1500 stereoscope.
Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
Number of Atretic Oocytes:
Time Frame: Within two hours after oocyte retrieval
The oocyte maturity will be assessed using Nikon SMZ1500 stereoscope.
Within two hours after oocyte retrieval

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Damascus University

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Sally Kadoura, B Pharm, MD, Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
  • Study Director: Abdul Hakim Nattouf, MD, PhD, Professor at Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
  • Study Director: Marwan Alhalabi, MD, PhD, Professor at Department of Embryology and Reproductive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.

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General Publications

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August 22, 2020

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March 15, 2022

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July 15, 2022

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January 18, 2021

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January 22, 2021

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January 26, 2021

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October 24, 2023

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October 22, 2023

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October 1, 2023

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