Status:

RECRUITING

Comparison of Two Different Sperm Processing Methods and Their Effects on Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Embryo Development

Lead Sponsor:

Richard Kordus, PhD, HCLD (ABB)

Conditions:

DNA Damage

DNA Strand Breaks

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-34 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the LensHooke CA0 device lowers DNA fragmentation in sperm samples compared to a gradient/swim-up technique. The main questions it aims to answer are: ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Samples with ≥15 M/mL spermatozoa concentration
  • Female partner between 18 and 34 years old.
  • Minimum of 4 fertilized eggs in gradient/swim prep group and 4 fertilized eggs in the Lenshooke prep group for each patient

Exclusion

  • Samples with \<15 M/mL spermatozoa concentration
  • female partner \>35 years old
  • female patient with recurrent pregnancy loss
  • female patient with diminished ovarian reserve

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

August 11 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06990841

Start Date

August 11 2025

End Date

December 1 2026

Last Update

September 17 2025

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Prisma Health-Upstate Fertility Center of the Caroliinas

Greenville, South Carolina, United States, 29605

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