Comparison of Alternative Embryo Culture Systems
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Women's Studies, Infertility |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Reproductive |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 40 |
| Updated: | 2/7/2015 |
| Start Date: | February 2014 |
| End Date: | November 2014 |
| Contact: | Arlyn Garcia |
| Phone: | 702-254-1777 |
This study will compare two alternative embryo culture systems. Embryos from each patient
will be randomly assigned to one of two systems. One group will be cultured conventionally
in oil-covered droplets in dishes. The other group will be assigned to an enclosed system.
will be randomly assigned to one of two systems. One group will be cultured conventionally
in oil-covered droplets in dishes. The other group will be assigned to an enclosed system.
Qualifying and consenting IVF patients will have approximately half of their developing
embryos cultured in droplets covered with oil. The other approximate half of their embryos
will be cultured in small enclosed containers. Embryo assignments will be at random.
Regardless of culture system, all embryos will be cultured from the bipronuclear stage to
the blastocyst stage in the same (Global) media, without the usual refreshing of media on
day 3.
embryos cultured in droplets covered with oil. The other approximate half of their embryos
will be cultured in small enclosed containers. Embryo assignments will be at random.
Regardless of culture system, all embryos will be cultured from the bipronuclear stage to
the blastocyst stage in the same (Global) media, without the usual refreshing of media on
day 3.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female age 18 to 40, seeking IVF treatment
- Ability to understand English (to obtain informed consent)
- Use of an oocyte donor, sperm donor, gestational carrier, and/or genetic testing
(with blastocyst biopsy only) are allowed.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Diminished ovarian reserve as evidenced by either elevated cycle day 3 follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH) level (≥10 IU/L) or low antral follicle count (<8 antral
follicles)
- Fewer than five (5) bipronuclear oocytes
- Day 3 embryo biopsy for any reason
- No minors may enroll
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