Comparison of the Long GnRH Agonist Protocol and the Flexible GnRH Antagonist Protocol of Ovarian Stimulation

December 28, 2006 updated by: Eugonia

Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Long GnRH Agonist Protocol and the Flexible GnRH Antagonist Protocol of Ovarian Stimulation in Normal Responders

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of two controlled ovarian stimulation protocols, the GnRH agonist protocol, widely known as the "long" protocol, and the flexible GnRH antagonist protocol, in terms of pregnancy rates and embryological data, in infertile patients receiving IVF treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The formulation of controlled ovarian stimulation protocols is one of the primary reasons for the successful development of IVF. The "long" GnRH agonist protocol, also known as the gold standard, has been widely used with considerable success. More recently, on the other hand, GnRH antagonist provide a new promising approach for endogenous gonadotrophin suppression by blocking the GnRH receptor. There is conflicting data in the literature regarding the relative merits of the two ovarian stimulation protocols.

COMPARISON: Pregnancy rates and embryological data will by assessed in IVF patients treated with either the "long" GnRH agonist (Arvekap) or the flexible GnRH antagonist (Ganirelix) protocol.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

300

Phase

  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Greece
      • Athens, Greece, 11528
        • Recruiting
        • Eugonia
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

17 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18-39 years
  • Body mass index 18-29 kg/m2
  • Menstrual cycle from 24-35 days
  • Normal basal FSH (<10 IU/ml)
  • Normal basal LH (<10 IU/ml)
  • Normal basal estradiol (<80 pg/ml)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Poor responder patients
  • Polycystic ovaries

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Ongoing pregnancy per embryo transfer

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Biochemical pregnancy per embryo transfer
Clinical pregnancy per embryo transfer
Embryological data

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Eugonia

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2005

Study Completion

June 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 22, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 28, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

December 29, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 29, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 28, 2006

Last Verified

December 1, 2006

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • long vs flexible

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