Swim up and Gradient Methods Used in Assisted Reproduction Techniques on DNA Fragmentation of Spermatozoa

May 21, 2013 updated by: Prof Ahmet ERDEM, MD, Gazi University

The Effect of Swim up and Gradient Methods Used in Assisted Reproduction Techniques on DNA Fragmentation of Spermatozoa

Sperms are prepared by sperm washing techniques before used in assisted reproductive technologies. Most commonly used sperm preparation methods are the swim up and the density gradient. Recent studies shows that the DNA integrity status of the spermatozoa is related to the success in assisted reproduction techniques. Sperm preparation methods may theoretically cause damage to sperm DNA. Therefore it is important to select the optimum method of sperm preparation causing least sperm DNA damage. Aim of our study is to investigate and compare the effect two different sperm preparation techniques on DNA fragmentation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

65

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

20 years to 45 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Male factor subfertile group:

Couples of having at least two abnormal sperm analysis according to WHO criteria.

Unexplained subfertile group:

Couples with normal sperm parameters, plus females with normal ovulatory status and patent fallopian tubes by hysterosalpingography or laparoscopy.

No previous IVF or IUI attempts before the study

Exclusion Criteria:

Severe oligospermia (Sperm count < 5 Millions/ per ml) Systemic diseases or therapies influencing DNA integrity for male partner

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: Diagnostic
  • Allocation: N/A
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Swim up, density gradient
swim-up and density gradient sperm preparation techniques in male factor infertility and unexplained infertility groups
Procedure: swim-up, density gradient sperm preparation techniques
Sperms are prepared by sperm washing techniques before used in assisted reproductive technologies. Most commonly used sperm preparation methods are the swim up and the density gradient. Recent studies shows that the DNA integrity status of the spermatozoa is related to the success in assisted reproduction techniques. Sperm preparation methods may theoretically cause damage sperm DNA. Therefore it is important to select the optimum method of sperm preparation causing least sperm DNA damage. Aim of our study is to investigate and compare the effect two different sperm preparation techniques on DNA fragmentation.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
The change in the rate of DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa after sperm preparation with either swim-up or density gradient techniques.
Time Frame: DNA fragmentation assay is performed just before and immediately after the sperm preparation is completed. The time frame is within an hour.
The change in the rate of DNA fragmented spermatozoa will be assessed before and immediately after the sperm preparation is completed, because DNA fragmentation of spermatozoa may be increased in time.
DNA fragmentation assay is performed just before and immediately after the sperm preparation is completed. The time frame is within an hour.

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Gazi University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Ahmet erdem, Professsor, MD, University of Gazi School Of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Principal Investigator: Yuksel Oguz, Resident, MD, University of Gazi School Of Medicine Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

July 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

October 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 25, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 22, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 21, 2013

Last Verified

May 1, 2013

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • Gazi University 01/2011-110

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