Geneexpression as a Marker of Embryo Viability

November 6, 2020 updated by: Kirstine Kirkegaard, University of Aarhus
The aim of the post doc project is investigate which genes regulate implantation in order to analyze specific proteins and microRNA in the spent culture media with the long-term goal of developing a non-invasive method of embryo assessment and selection. This will be achieved by conducting a targeted NGS analysis, based on list obtained from a non-published pilot study. When further validated by q-PCR, the expression of specific microRNAs known to influence the final list of genes will be analyzed in the spent culture media and the protein products of the genes recovered from the media will be quantified. The level of specific microRNAs and proteins will be related to aneuploidy and implantation potential. If the level of specific microRNA and/or proteins correlates with pregnancy, the study will form the basis for developing a clinical applicable precise method of improved embryo selection and thus improved IVF treatment.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

20

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

  • Denmark
      • Aarhus, Denmark, 8200
        • The Fertility Clinic, Aarhus University Hospital, Skejby

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

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Infertile women

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • >5 oocytes retrieved

Exclusion Criteria:

  • endometriosis

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
infertile patients
Infertile patients with more than 5 oocytes retrieved and no endometriosis
Other: blastocyst biopsy
Performed on day 5

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
gene expression
Time Frame: 2 years
the expression of specific microRNAs known to influence the final list of genes will be analyzed in the spent culture media and the protein products of the genes recovered from the media will be quantified. The level of specific microRNAs and proteins will be related to aneuploidy and implantation potential. If the level of specific microRNA and/or proteins correlates with pregnancy, the study will form the basis for developing a clinical applicable precise method of improved embryo selection and thus improved IVF treatment
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Aarhus

Collaborators

Aarhus University Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2015

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2020

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 23, 2015

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 25, 2015

First Posted (Estimate)

March 26, 2015

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

November 10, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 6, 2020

Last Verified

November 1, 2020

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 1-10-72-382-13

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