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Hippo-Related Competing Endogenous RNA (ceRNA) Network Dysregulation and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Outcomes in Women With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR-HIPPO-IVF)

17 giugno 2026 aggiornato da: Abeer Othman Fahmi Mohammed, Assiut University

Investigating the Dysregulation of the Hippo-Related ceRNA Network and Its Impact on IVF Outcomes in Patients With Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR)

Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) is an important cause of female infertility and is associated with poor ovarian response and lower pregnancy rates during In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). The molecular mechanisms underlying impaired follicular development in DOR remain incompletely understood. Increasing evidence suggests that non-coding RNAs and components of the Hippo signaling pathway play important roles in granulosa cell proliferation, apoptosis, and follicular development.

This prospective observational cohort study aims to investigate the expression of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1), microRNA (miRNA)-181a-5p, Hippo pathway components including Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1) and Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), and Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) in follicular fluid-derived cells from women with DOR undergoing IVF compared with women with normal ovarian reserve. The study will also evaluate relationships among these molecular markers and IVF outcomes, including oocyte quality, number of retrieved oocytes, and embryo developmental potential.

Panoramica dello studio

Stato

Non ancora reclutamento

Condizioni

Descrizione dettagliata

Infertility affects a significant proportion of reproductive-aged couples worldwide, and female infertility contributes substantially to these cases. Diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) is characterized by reduced quantity and quality of ovarian follicles and is associated with impaired oocyte competence and reduced success rates during assisted reproductive technologies.

Recent evidence highlights the importance of the Hippo signaling pathway in ovarian physiology and folliculogenesis. Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1), a major downstream effector of Hippo signaling, regulates granulosa cell proliferation and survival. Dysregulation of YAP1 and its downstream target Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF) may contribute to abnormal follicular development and ovarian dysfunction.

Non-coding RNAs, including long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) and microRNAs (miRNAs), have emerged as important regulators of ovarian function. Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1) has been implicated in granulosa cell proliferation and ovarian disorders through its function as a competing endogenous RNA (ceRNA). miR-181a-5p has been shown to regulate cell proliferation and apoptosis and may target YAP1 expression.

This study will investigate the proposed NEAT1/miR-181a-5p/Hippo signaling regulatory axis in women with DOR undergoing IVF treatment. Follicular fluid-derived cells and follicular fluid samples will be analyzed for expression of NEAT1, miR-181a-5p, YAP1, CTGF, and IGF1. Associations between these biomarkers and IVF outcomes will also be evaluated.

Tipo di studio

Osservativo

Iscrizione (Stimato)

70

Contatti e Sedi

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Contatto studio

Luoghi di studio

      • Asyut, Egitto
        • Faculty of medicine, Assiut university
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Criteri di ammissibilità

Età idonea allo studio

  • Adulto

Accetta volontari sani

No

Metodo di campionamento

Campione non probabilistico

Popolazione di studio

Follicular fluid samples will be aspirated during ultrasound-guided oocyte retrieval procedures. Blood-contaminated samples will be excluded. Samples will be centrifuged to separate follicular fluid from cellular pellets.

Supernatants will be stored at -80°C for biochemical analysis. Cellular pellets will undergo ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein extraction.

Total ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction will be performed using TRIzol reagent followed by complementary deoxyribonucleic acid (cDNA) synthesis. Quantitative Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) will be used to measure NEAT1, miR-181a-5p, CTGF, and IGF1 expression levels.

YAP1 protein expression will be analyzed using Western blotting.

Descrizione

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Women undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) cycles.
  • Infertility duration of at least one year
  • Primary or secondary infertility.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Endometriosis.
  • Ovarian tumors or malignancy.
  • Severe systemic diseases affecting fertility.
  • Metabolic syndrome.
  • Connective tissue disorders.
  • Hormonal therapy within the last three months.
  • Refusal to participate.

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Come è strutturato lo studio?

Dettagli di progettazione

Coorti e interventi

Gruppo / Coorte
Group 1: Control Group

Group 1: Control Group

Women with normal ovarian reserve undergoing In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) due to non-ovarian causes of infertility such as male factor infertility or tubal factor infertility.

Group 2: DOR Group

Group 2: DOR Group

Women diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve according to at least two of the following criteria:

Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH) ≤1.1 ng/mL

Antral Follicle Count (AFC) ≤7

Basal Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ≥10 IU/L

Cosa sta misurando lo studio?

Misure di risultato primarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Expression levels of Nuclear Paraspeckle Assembly Transcript 1 (NEAT1), microRNA-181a-5p (miR-181a-5p), Yes-Associated Protein 1 (YAP1), and Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF).
Lasso di tempo: At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Assessment of gene and protein expression levels in follicular fluid-derived cells from women with Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) compared with controls.
At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).

Misure di risultato secondarie

Misura del risultato
Misura Descrizione
Lasso di tempo
Association Between NEAT1 and miR-181a-5p Expression
Lasso di tempo: At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Evaluation of the relationship between NEAT1 and miR-181a-5p expression levels.
At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Association Between miR-181a-5p and Hippo Pathway Components
Lasso di tempo: At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Assessment of correlations between miR-181a-5p and YAP1/CTGF expression.
At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Insulin-Like Growth Factor 1 (IGF1) Levels in Follicular Fluid
Lasso di tempo: At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Measurement of IGF1 levels and their association with molecular markers.
At oocyte retrieval during the participant's IVF cycle (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation).
Association With IVF Outcomes
Lasso di tempo: Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation)
Number of retrieved oocytes
Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval (approximately 10-14 days after initiation of controlled ovarian stimulation)
Association With IVF Outcomes
Lasso di tempo: Assessed at blastocyst evaluation, 5-6 days after fertilization
Embryo development potential
Assessed at blastocyst evaluation, 5-6 days after fertilization
Association With IVF Outcomes
Lasso di tempo: Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval and fertilization assessment (within 0-1 day after oocyte retrieval)
Oocyte quality
Assessed on the day of oocyte retrieval and fertilization assessment (within 0-1 day after oocyte retrieval)

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Inizio studio (Stimato)

1 agosto 2026

Completamento primario (Stimato)

1 febbraio 2028

Completamento dello studio (Stimato)

1 ottobre 2028

Date di iscrizione allo studio

Primo inviato

13 giugno 2026

Primo inviato che soddisfa i criteri di controllo qualità

17 giugno 2026

Primo Inserito (Effettivo)

22 giugno 2026

Aggiornamenti dei record di studio

Ultimo aggiornamento pubblicato (Effettivo)

22 giugno 2026

Ultimo aggiornamento inviato che soddisfa i criteri QC

17 giugno 2026

Ultimo verificato

1 giugno 2026

Maggiori informazioni

Termini relativi a questo studio

Altri numeri di identificazione dello studio

  • DOR-Hippo-ceRNA-IVF-2026

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NO

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Studia un prodotto farmaceutico regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

Studia un dispositivo regolamentato dalla FDA degli Stati Uniti

No

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