Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) in Natural Cycles or in Natural Cycles Controlled by Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Administration (FRET)

February 18, 2009 updated by: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel

Cryopreserved-Thawed Embryo Transfer in Natural Cycle or in Natural Cycles Controlled by External Administration of hCG: a Prospective Randomized Study

The rational of the study is to assess the implantation, pregnancy and live birth rates after the transfer of frozen- thawed embryos in natural cycles with spontaneous Luteinizing Hormone (LH)/Progesterone rise or in natural cycles controlled by human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) for final oocyte maturation and ovulation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

150

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

      • Brussel, Belgium, 1090
        • Centre of Reproductive Medicine

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

17 years to 40 years (Child, Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age <40
  • BMI:18-29Kg/m2
  • day 3 embryo transfers
  • previously IVF or ICSI

Exclusion Criteria:

  • irregular cycles
  • oocyte donation cycles

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: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
HCG GROUP
5000IU
Other Names:
  • pregnyl
No Intervention: 2
LH pick

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Implantation rate
Time Frame: 2 years
2 years

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Ongoing pregnancy rate
Time Frame: 2 years
2 years

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2006

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 1, 2008

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 16, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 16, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

December 17, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 19, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 18, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

Terms related to this study

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