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Evaluation of the effect of Probiotics in increasing pregnancy rate in patients with IVF failure.

Evaluation of the effect of Probiotics in increasing the pregnancy rate in patients with recurrent IVF failure: A randomized clinical trial.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20180624040214N2
Enrollment
166
Registered
2020-11-10
Start date
2020-11-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

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

Conditions

Female infertility. Female infertility

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:In addition to estradiol valerate (6 mg orally daily
10 days), this group receives one probiotic vaginal capsule daily for two weeks from the start of endometrial preparation for embryo transfer. Intervention 2: Control group:This group does not receive
10 days).

Sponsors

Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Being non-menopausal Being married Aged 40 and below years History of unexplained RIF (three or more consecutive failed ETs with good quality embryos) Having a normal uterine cavity Having a both ovaries Having an adequate endometrial thickness and pattern

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having vaginal bleeding Having vaginitis History of utero-cervical anomalies, endometriosis, chronic diseases, or endocrinopathies (like adrenal insufficiency or uncontrolled thyroid dysfunction) Chromosomal abnormalities (either parents or previously transferred embryos) Smoking Taking antibiotics during the past 2 wk Taking vaginal medications during the past 2 wk Taking vaginal douche during the past week

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Clinical Pregnancy. Timepoint: Four Weeks after embryo transfer (four weeks after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Trans-vaginal Ultrasound.;Lactobacillus Level. Timepoint: Immediately after the end of the intervention (2 weeks after starting intervention). Method of measurement: The Evaluation of Lactobacillus with Gram - Staining.

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Chemical Pregnancy. Timepoint: Two weeks after embryo transfer (two weeks after the end of the intervention). Method of measurement: Positive Pregnancy Test.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaedeh Ahmadi Dastjerdi

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

dr.maedeh_ahmadi@yahoo.com+98 21 6693 9320

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026