Comparative Study of Post-Varicocelectomy Myo-inositol vs. Antioxidants vs. Surgery Alone in Infertile Men (MYO-VAR)
Comparative Study Between Myo-inositol Add on Post Varicocelectomy Versus Add on Conventional Antioxidants or Varicocelectomy Alone in Infertile Patients
The purpose of this open-label, 3-arm randomized controlled trial is to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of adding oral myo-inositol versus conventional oral antioxidants (vitamin C, L-carnitine, and zinc) versus surgery alone following microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy in infertile adult males with clinical varicocele.
Studie Overzicht
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Gedetailleerde beschrijving
Varicocele is present in approximately 40% of infertile males. While microscopic varicocelectomy remains the gold-standard surgical correction, post-operative oxidative stress and impaired spermatogenesis frequently require adjunctive metabolic or antioxidant support. Myo-inositol plays a critical role in Sertoli cell function, sperm maturation, mitochondrial energy production, and intracellular calcium mobilization essential for sperm hyperactivation. In this prospective study, 150 male patients with clinical Grade II-III varicocele undergoing microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy at Fayoum University Hospitals will be randomly assigned (1:1:1) into three parallel groups: Group A: Receives oral myo-inositol supplementation for 3-6 months postoperatively. Group B: Receives conventional oral antioxidant combination therapy for 3-6 months post-operatively. Group C: Receives no adjuvant medical treatment post-operatively. All subjects undergo standardized preoperative evaluation (hormone profile, seminal fluid analysis, scrotal duplex) and postoperative follow-up to assess semen parameter improvement, clinical pregnancy rates, and treatment side effects.
Studietype
Inschrijving (Geschat)
Fase
- Fase 3
Contacten en locaties
Studiecontact
- Naam: Mohamed Dogha, MD
- Telefoonnummer: 00201010044612 01010044612
- E-mail: mma16@fayoum.edu.eg
Studie Locaties
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Al Fayyum, Egypte, 63514
- Mohamed Mahmoud Dogha
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Deelname Criteria
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Beschrijving
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult male patients.
Clinically palpable Grade II or Grade III varicocele undergoing varicocelectomy.
Presence of primary or secondary infertility.
Impaired semen analysis parameters.
Reduced testicular volume.
Exclusion Criteria:
Pediatric (infants) or elderly populations.
Sub-clinical varicocele.
History of previous varicocelectomy operations.
Systemic vascular or medical diseases affecting arterial flow (e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypertension, liver disease, hypercholesterolemia).
Active genital tract infections.
Hormonal abnormalities or autism.
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Studie plan
Hoe is de studie opgezet?
Ontwerpdetails
- Primair doel: Behandeling
- Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
- Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
- Masker: Geen (open label)
Wapens en interventies
Deelnemersgroep / Arm |
Interventie / Behandeling |
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Experimenteel: Group A: Myo-inositol
Surgical Intervention: Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy. Drug/Supplement: Oral Myo-inositol 2g tablets, twice daily for 3 to 6 months post-surgery. |
Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy followed by oral myo-inositol 2 g tablets twice daily for 3 to 6 months post-surgery. |
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Actieve vergelijker: Group B: Conventional Antioxidants
Surgical Intervention: Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy. Drug/Supplement: Oral Vitamin C (500mg daily) + L-Carnitine (1000mg twice daily) + Zinc (10mg twice daily) for 3 to 6 months post-surgery. |
Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy followed by oral vitamin C (500 mg daily) + L-carnitine (1000 mg twice daily) + zinc (10 mg twice daily) for 3 to 6 months post-surgery. |
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Placebo-vergelijker: Group C: Varicocelectomy Alone
Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy alone with no adjuvant medical therapy post-surgery. |
Microscopic subinguinal varicocelectomy alone with no adjuvant medical therapy post-surgery. |
Wat meet het onderzoek?
Primaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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semen analysis sperm concentration
Tijdsspanne: 3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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Assessment of improvement in semen analysis parameters sperm concentration |
3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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semen analysis sperm motility
Tijdsspanne: 3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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Assessment of improvement in semen analysis parameters sperm motility |
3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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semen analysis sperm morphology
Tijdsspanne: 3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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Assessment of improvement in semen analysis parameters: sperm morphology |
3 and 6 months post-intervention.
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Secundaire uitkomstmaten
Uitkomstmaat |
Maatregel Beschrijving |
Tijdsspanne |
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Spontaneous pregnancy rate (incidence of pregnancy)
Tijdsspanne: within 1 year postoperative
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Spontaneous pregnancy rate (incidence of pregnancy) |
within 1 year postoperative
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Incidence and profile of medical treatment side effects.
Tijdsspanne: within 3 to 6 months postoperative
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Incidence and profile of medical treatment side effects. |
within 3 to 6 months postoperative
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Termen gerelateerd aan deze studie
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Andere studie-ID-nummers
- R-872
Plan Individuele Deelnemersgegevens (IPD)
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Beschrijving IPD-plan
Individual participant data (IPD) will not be made publicly available in open repositories to protect patient privacy and confidentiality, in accordance with the ethical protocol approved by the Institutional Ethical Committee of Fayoum University. Participants provided written informed consent for the publication of aggregated statistical results only, and consent was not obtained for public sharing of individual-level clinical data.
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