- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT03238092
Comparison Between Testosterone and Estradiol Over the Homogenization of Follicular Cohort
Comparison Between Testosterone and Estradiol Over the Homogenization of Follicular Cohort: a Randomized Clinical Trial
In vitro fertilization(IVF) with Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist is one of the most used protocol for the treatment of infertile couples nowadays. Despite several advantages over GnRH agonist, the antagonist may be associated with a slightly reduction in pregnancy rates.
Several medications have been tested in order to increase ovarian response to ovulation induction, including estradiol and testosterone. A clinical trial in women with IVF indication will be performed and this women will be randomly assigned to receive topic testosterone, oral estradiol or no pre-treatment prior to IVF with human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hMG) and GnRH antagonist. The primary endpoint will be the size and number of follicles on the beginning of the cycle, after pre-treatment.
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
One of the key-words to a successful IVF it is the response to the ovarian controlled stimulation. Nowadays, one of the most common protocols includes exogenous gonadotropins and GnRH antagonist, followed by IVF. The GnRH antagonist avoids the premature peak of LH and has advantages in relation to the GnRH agonist; however it might have a negative effect over the pregnancy rate. One possible explanation is the heterogeneity of the follicular cohort at the moment of ovarian puncture, due to the rise of FSH at luteal-follicular transition. The estrogen can inhibits this rise of Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), resulting in a more synchronic cohort. Previous studies have demonstrated a reduction in the cancellation rates with estradiol in the luteal phase of the cycle prior to the beginning of IVF using GnRH antagonist protocol, with a trend towards better quality of transferred embryos and better implantation rates when compared to the standard protocol with antagonist. The use of androgens is based on the assumption that they generate an increase in FSH receptors in the granulosa cells, increase in follicular growth and estrogen production, according to animal and human studies. Despite promising initial results, further studies are needed to evaluate the benefit of testosterone as a pretreatment in women undergoing IVF.
The study protocol is the following: Around the 20th day of the cycle prior to the choice of IVF, transvaginal pelvic ultrasound and serum progesterone dosage will be performed in all patients. After confirmation of ovulation and no contraindications for the continuation of the study, according to the randomization, testosterone gel, estradiol oral or no treatment will be initiated. Both medications will be continued until the first day of subsequent menstruation. After the menses, between the second and third day of the cycle, a new transvaginal ultrasound will be performed and blood tests will be collected for the dosage of FSH, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), progesterone and estradiol. On the same day, subcutaneous hMG (Menopur®) will be started at a dose between 150 and 300 IU / day, according to age and HAM, which will be subsequently adjusted according to the ovarian response on serial ultrasonography. When the largest follicle reaches a mean diameter of 14 mm, the GnRH antagonist (Orgalutran ®) will be initiated to prevent early LH peak, and monitored follicular growth with echography every 1-2 days. HCG will be administered at a dose of 10,000 IU (Choriomon®) when three or more follicles reach a mean diameter of 17 mm. After 36h, follicular puncture will be performed transvaginally, under general anesthesia. Embryo transfer will occur between the third and fifth day after in vitro fertilization. Luteal support will be given with administration of progesterone 600 mg / day vaginally, initiated after the transfer and maintained until the first trimester of pregnancy if it occurs. Serum beta-HCG measurement will be performed on the 12th day after transfer, for evaluation of pregnancy implantation. Clinical gestation will be considered when there is evidence of intrauterine embryo with cardiac beats present on the ultrasound, after 6 weeks of transfer of the embryo (s).
Study Type
Enrollment (Anticipated)
Phase
- Phase 3
Contacts and Locations
Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Regular cycles (between 25-34 days)
- In vitro fertilization indication for male cause, unexplained infertility or tubal factor
- Both ovaries
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone(TSH) < 2,5 mU/L
- Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) between 1-5 ng/ml
- Body Mass Index (BMI) < 30
Exclusion Criteria:
- Ovarian surgery
- Endometriosis
- Endocrinology or metabolic disorder
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Poor Ovarian Response (according to Bologna criteria)
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Estradiol group
In the late luteal phase, the participant will receive estradiol 2mg and will take orally a total of 4mg per day (2mg in the morning and 2 mg in the night) until the next menstrual bleeding.
After that, the patient will descontinue the medication and proceed to the regular in vitro fertilization protocol.
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oral estradiol during the late luteal phase.
Other Names:
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No Intervention: Control group
No pre-treatment will be administrated.
The regular in vitro fertilization protocol will be performed.
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Experimental: Testosterone group
Testosterone 25mg (10mg/g) transdermal during the late luteal phase, until the next menstrual bleeding.
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testosterone gel daily during the late luteal phase.
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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number of antral follicles
Time Frame: 15 days after intervention
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Number of follicles measured by transvaginal ultrasound during the first or second day after menstruation
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15 days after intervention
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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follicular cohort homogeneity
Time Frame: 15 days after intervention
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The comparison of medium follicular diameter (also measured by transvaginal ultrasound) of all the follicles during the first or second day after menstruation
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15 days after intervention
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metaphase II oocytes
Time Frame: 30 days
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the number of metaphase II oocytes
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30 days
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gonadotrophin use
Time Frame: 30 days
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number of units of gonadotrophin used during the in vitro fertilization protocol
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30 days
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number of embryos
Time Frame: 30 days
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the number of embryos assessed during the in vitro fertilization
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30 days
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pregnancy
Time Frame: 6 weeks
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clinical pregnancy, defined by the evidence of intrauterine embryo in the ultrasound
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6 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: João Sabino, PhD, Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Anticipated)
Primary Completion (Anticipated)
Study Completion (Anticipated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Hormones
- Hormones, Hormone Substitutes, and Hormone Antagonists
- Estrogens
- Contraceptive Agents, Hormonal
- Contraceptive Agents
- Reproductive Control Agents
- Contraceptive Agents, Female
- Androgens
- Estradiol
- Testosterone
- Estradiol 17 beta-cypionate
- Estradiol 3-benzoate
- Polyestradiol phosphate
Other Study ID Numbers
- 67491417800005327
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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