Evaluation of Discarded Laboratory Pathological Specimens and Media

May 2, 2023 updated by: Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

Laboratory Evaluation of IVF Discarded Pathological Specimens and Media for Optimization of Techniques for Assisted Reproduction

The researchers propose to investigate the causes, incidence, and time-related events of chromosomal and physiologic abnormalities as they relate to patient diagnosis, fertility drugs utilized, and in vitro laboratory culture conditions.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

We propose to identify a group of parameters that have significant predictive value for assisted reproductive technology outcomes. We seek to test, standardize and implement better methods for the freezing of oocytes and sperm prior to these techniques being used in the clinical setting. We seek to develop new methods to optimize the determination of genes and chromosomes in gametes. We hope to develop new cell surgery or micromanipulation techniques (e.g. use of cell drills and lasers in order to enhance the efficiency of procedures such as ICSI, assisted hatching, biopsy) as well as other manipulations. We will test the safety and efficiency of micro fluidics and automation in the Embryology lab. This has the potential to reduce cost, human errors, temperature and physical changes. We hope to develop new methods and media and media supplements normally found in the reproductive tract that allow for higher survival of gametes in vitro. We will also test the proficiency of laboratory staff members on techniques and/or procedures performed in the in-vitro fertilization laboratory. We will perform Quality Control to review how changes in temperature and setting can effect specimens

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

10000

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

  • United States
    • New Jersey
      • Basking Ridge, New Jersey, United States, 07920
        • Reproductive Medicine Assoicates of New Jersey

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

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

All patients undergoing infertility treatment.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

none

Exclusion Criteria:

none

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

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Methods for the freezing of ooyctes and sperm
Time Frame: duration of study
To test, standardize and implement better methods for the freezing of ooyctes and sperm prior to these techniques being used in the clinical setting.
duration of study

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
New methods of gene and chromosome analysis
Time Frame: duration of study
The development of new methods to optimize the determination of genes and chromosomes in gametes.
duration of study

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Richard T Scott, MD, Reproductive Medicine Associates of new Jersey

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2022

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 8, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 12, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 13, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 3, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 2, 2023

Last Verified

May 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • RMA-00-14

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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