Status:

UNKNOWN

Different Induction Protocols in PCOS After Clomiphene Citrate Failed Pregnancy in Non-IVF Cycles

Lead Sponsor:

Menoufia University

Conditions:

Infertility, Female

Eligibility:

FEMALE

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

The aim of this study will be to compare between 4 different induction protocols in women who: 1. Failed to achieve ovulation after clomiphene citrate treatment at a dose of 150mg daily (if the patie...

Detailed Description

The study will include 4 treatment groups: GROUP 1: Participants of this group will receive Letrozol (Femara, Novartis) at a dose of 2.5mg twice daily starting from day 3 of the cycle for 5 days. GR...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Women aged between 20-35 years
  • Body mass index ≤ 30
  • Primary or secondary infertility for ≥1 year due to PCOS (diagnosed based on Rotterdam criteria which require the presence of two of the following: Oligo\\an ovulation , hyperandrogenism, polycystic ovaries on ultrasound)
  • Failure to achieve ovulation after clomiphene citrate treatment at a dose of 150mg daily (if the patient can tolerate this dose) for 5 days for 3 cycles or only 100 mg daily for the same duration (if she can't tolerate higher dose)
  • Failure to achieve pregnancy after 3 cycles of ultrasound indicated ovulation with clomiphene citrate treatment at a dose of 100mg or 150mg daily.
  • Day-2 follicle-stimulating hormone less than 12 IU/ml
  • Normal serum prolactin and thyroid function
  • Normal uterine cavity
  • At least one patent tube
  • Male partner with normal semen count and motility according to WHO criteria

Exclusion

  • Male factor infertility
  • Bilateral tubal block
  • Uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction
  • Uterine factor of infertility.
  • Known cases with endometriosis.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 31 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

176 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05362799

Start Date

June 1 2022

End Date

December 31 2023

Last Update

May 5 2022

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