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Sperm selection method by either TESA or MACS in cases with raised DNA fragmentation undergoing ICSI

comparison of embryo parameters and reproductive outcome after sperm selection by MACS ( Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting ) or TESA ( Testicular Sperm Aspiration ) in cases with raised sperm DNA fragmentation undergoing ICSI ( cytoplasmic Sperm Injection)

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/07/020140
Enrollment
60
Registered
2019-07-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: N468- Other male infertility

Interventions

Intervention1: MACS (Magnetic Activated Cell Sorting ): -Semen processing is done by simple wash method. -The resulted pellet is labeled with Annexin V microbeads followed by separation on MACS column

Sponsors

Oasis center for reproductive medice
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. DFI > 25% by SCSA method 2. Sperm count > 5mill/ml 3. Female aged 21-38yrs 4. History of poor IVF outcome or recurrent pregnancy loss

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Recurrent Genital Tract Infection 2. Smoking 3. BMI > 35 4. Clinical varicocoele 5. Sperm donation 6. Presence of any of the endometrial / uterine factors that affect implantation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Blastocyst quality rate – defined as the assessment of blastocyst quality according to Gardners criteria.Timepoint: 5th or 6th day after oocyte pickup

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Blastulation rate – defined as the proportion of blastocysts formed on D5/6 over the cleaved embryos on D3.Timepoint: 5th or 6th day after oocyte pickup;Implantation rate – Defined as number of gestational sac shown by Ultrasound in gestational week 6 per embryo transferred.Timepoint: 4wks following embryo transfer;Clinical pregnancy rate – Defined as number of Gestational sac with fetal heart rate per embryo transfer cycle at 6-7wks GA.Timepoint: 4-6 wks following embryo transfer;Miscarriage rate – Early loss of pregnancy before the 12th week of pregnancyTimepoint: 12 wks of pregnancy

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPrajna S

Oasis center for reproductive medicine

durga@oasisindia.in9491111011

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026