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To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 versus Vitamin E supplementation on serum testosterone levels, luteinizing hormone levels, and semen parameters in men with idiopathic primary infertility.

Effectiveness of Coenzyme Q10 versus Vitamin E in improving serum testosterone, luteinizing hormone levels and semen parameters in men with idiopathic primary infertility: A randomized controlled study - COVI-IMI

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121913
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-07
Start date
2023-02-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

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Conditions

Male infertility

Interventions

Coenzyme Q10 group:Coenzyme Q10 10 mg orally, three times daily for 3 months
Vitamin E group:Vitamin E 100 mg orally three times daily for 3 months

Sponsors

Department of Urology, Institute of Kidney Diseases (IKD), Hayatabad Medical Complex
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male patients aged 20–40 years; 2. History of primary infertility for more than one year despite regular unprotected intercourse; 3. Diagnosis of idiopathic infertility after clinical evaluation; 4. Normal semen parameters according to WHO manual 6th edition; 5. Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Known endocrine or systemic disease; 2. History of cryptorchidism, varicocele, testicular hypotrophy, or genital tract infection; 3. Obstructive azoospermia or presence of antisperm antibodies; 4. Previous use of hormonal therapy or antioxidant supplements; 5. Female factor infertility in the partner.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in serum testosterone level;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Change in serum luteinizing hormone level;Change in sperm concentration;Change in sperm motility;Change in sperm morphology;

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Qudratullah Wazir

Institute of Kidney Diseases, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Phase 4, Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan

dr.qudratikd@gmail.com+92 333 9290691

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026