Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome. A randomized controlled trial

Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome. A randomized controlled trial - Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy after clomiphene failure in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000004513

Enrollment

172

Registered

2010-11-06

Start date

2007-04-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Interventions

Laparoscopic ovarian diathermy Clomiphene citrate for up to six cycles

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Polycystic ovary syndrome who failed to achieve pregnancy despite previous successful clomiphene induced ovulation for six cycles. 2)Patent Fallopian tubes proved by hysterosalpingography 3)Normal semen analysis for their partners 4)Normal serum prolactin, thyroid stimulating hormone and 17 hydroxyprogesterone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Other causes of infertility 2)Age over 40 years 3)Contraindication to general anaesthetic 4)women with a previous pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Clinical pregnancy rate	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Midcycle endometrial thickness, the miscarriage and live birth rates	—

Countries

Africa

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026