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Effects of early luteal phase vaginal progesterone supplementation on the outcome of in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Effects of early luteal phase vaginal progesterone supplementation on the outcome of in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
ANZCTR
Registry ID
ACTRN12608000200381
Enrollment
196
Registered
2008-04-14
Start date
2002-01-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Vaginal progesterone supplementation in early luteal phase after the treatment of in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (a total of nine doses of 200 mg micronized progesterone vaginally, three times daily commencing in the afternoon of oocyte retrieval till the morning of embryo transfer)

Sponsors

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Lead SponsorUniversity

Study design

Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Open (masking not used)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 39 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

women undergoing the treatment of in-vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, with HCG administration as the standard luteal phase support

Exclusion criteria

age = 40 year-old use of vaginal progesterone for luteal phase support because of risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome distorted uterine cavity, e.g. due to submucosal fibroids or uterine anomalies

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ANZCTR · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026