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Letrozole for IUI

Comparison of letrozole administration to stimulate ovulation in IUI cycles by two methods of 20 mg single dose and 5 days

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220412054511N1
Enrollment
80
Registered
2022-12-10
Start date
2023-02-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-07

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Conditions

Female Infertility. Female infertility

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Women candidates for IUI who will receive a single dose of Letrozole 20 mg tablet. Intervention 2: Control group: Women candidates for IUI who will receive 5 mg of

Sponsors

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Have a history of at least one year of infertility Absence of underlying disease including abnormal thyroid stimulating hormone prolactin Spermogram within acceptable range for IUI At least one fallopian tube is open.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of allergy to letrozole and other aromatase inhibitors History of allergy to cabergoline and other ergot derivatives History of pelvic surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ovarian response (the number of follicle with size more than 14 millimeter). Timepoint: The day 9 to 11 of menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Vaginal ultrasound.;Ovarian response (the size of biggest follicle). Timepoint: The day 9 to 11 of menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Vaginal ultrasound.;Endometrial thickness. Timepoint: The day 9 to 11 of menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Vaginal ultrasound.;The number of HMG ampoules required. Timepoint: from day 11 to 13 menstruation cycle. Method of measurement: Medical record.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pregnancy (Positive BHCG test). Timepoint: Two weeks after IUI (intra uterine insemination). Method of measurement: Blood test.;Abortion. Timepoint: During 3 months after pregnancy confirmation. Method of measurement: Getting out of pregnancy products (direct observation or ultrasound).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactElham Hashemi

Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

helham260@gmail.com+98 21 6605 6115

Outcome results

None listed

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