Comparing IVF/ICSI Cycle Outcomes of Post Ovulation Ovarian Stimulation Protocol With Elonva Without GnRH Antagonist to Follicular Phase Day 2 Stimulation Fixed Day 5 Antagonist Protocol

May 6, 2026 updated by: Maryam Farid Mojtahedi, ART Fertility Clinics LLC

To Compare IVF/ICSI Cycle Outcomes of Post Ovulation Ovarian Stimulation Protocol With Elonva Without GnRH Antagonist to Follicular Phase Fixed Day 5 Antagonist Protocol

There are several approaches to the timing of antagonist administration in IVF/ICSI cycles. The primary goal is indeed to prevent premature ovulation, which could jeopardize the success of the cycle There is an emerging concept that suggests that the progesterone produced by the corpus luteum (formed after ovulation) might be sufficient to prevent further ovulation, obviating the need for antagonist or exogenous progesterone administration. This hypothesis relies on the natural regulatory mechanisms of the menstrual cycle to maintain a progesterone-dominated environment post-ovulation. We hypothesized that this approach would minimize treatment costs /burden without having an impact on the outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

252

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

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

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Expected normal responder patients who undergo IVF/ICSI+PGT-A at ART Fertility Clinics Dubai & Abu Dhabi are willing to participate in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 to 38 years old.
  • Normal Menstrual cycle of 25-35 days.
  • Body Weight 60to90 kg
  • AMH>1.3 - <3 ng/m (Ferraretti and Gianaroli, 2014; Calzada et al., 2019) an antral follicle count (AFC) of >5 on menstrual cycle days 2-3,

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of premature ovulation
  • Azoospermia
  • PCOS
  • Endometriosis AFS ¾
  • Endometrioma
  • Known chromosomal abnormalities

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
Group A: - Follicular phase start of ovarian stimulation with Elonva

Patients considered for ovarian stimulation for IVF/ICSI will be informed and a CF will be given on the day of planning for IVF. In group one, the ovarian stimulation protocol would follow a fixed GnRH antagonist protocol with recombinant FSH, Corifolitropin alfa (Elova150 mcg) starting on day 2 of the menstrual cycle.

Group A: Day 2-3 of cycle: Estradiol, Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle stimulating hormone During stimulation: on day 8 of stimulation: Estradiol, Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle stimulating hormone on trigger day: Estradiol, Progesterone, Luteinizing Hormone, Follicle stimulating hormone

Final oocyte maturation will be administered when 3 follicles reach 17mm or more. Oocyte retrieval will be performed 36 hours after human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG5000 or 10000IU, choriomon, IBSA) plus GnRH-a (0.2 or 0.3 mg Gonapeptyl, Ferring) administration under transvaginal ultrasound guidance.
Other: Ovarian stimulation with menstruation or after ovulation
Ovarian stimulation with menstruation or after ovulation
Group B: One day after the Positive LH kit test at home: E2 P4 LH FSH,BHCG
. In group two, Elona 150mcg is being administered after ovulation confirmation with home LH kits starting to be used around usual ovulation days, and be confirmed in clinic with LH rise, E2 drop and blood P4 more than 1ng/dl one day after LH kit is positive. The probability of spontaneous pregnancy will be ruled out by betaHCG test. In case a spontaneous pregnancy has been confirmed,we will not start the treatment . Furthermore, in case of sustained progesterone rise,repeated hCG tests will be performed throughout the stimulation cycle to monitor whether there is an early pregnancy or not. If so,the treatment will be cancelled/stopped to prevent the potential risks of stimulation medications during an early pregnancy.From stimulation Day 8 onwards, hormonal stimulation will continue with daily dose. The maximum injection dose for continuing treatment after the first 7 days will be 200 IU. (10) Final oocyte maturation will be administered when 3 follicles reach 17mm or more.
Other: Ovarian stimulation with menstruation or after ovulation
Ovarian stimulation with menstruation or after ovulation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Evaluate the Oocyte maturity, Fertilization rate, Blastulation rate, quality Euploidy rate, Premature ovulation rate, Number of injections used and costs
Time Frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks
From enrollment to the end of treatment at 8 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

ART Fertility Clinics LLC

Investigators

  • Study Director: Barbara Lawrenz, PhD, ART Fertility Clinics LLC

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

April 30, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 11, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 11, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

March 17, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 7, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 6, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2409-ABU-015-MF

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

IPD Plan Description

upon request

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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