Skip to content

Comparing the Efficacy of Urinary and Recombinant Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) on Oocyte Maturity

Comparing the Efficacy of Urinary and Recombinant hCG on Oocyte Maturity for Ovulation Induction in Assisted Reproductive Techniques: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01507376
Enrollment
180
Registered
2012-01-10
Start date
2010-10-31
Completion date
2013-06-30
Last updated
2014-04-25

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

Conditions

In Vitro Fertilization

Keywords

Ovulation induction, urinary, hCG, recombinant hCG

Brief summary

This study is a prospective randomized clinical trial to compare the efficacy of the urinary and recombinant hCG on oocyte quality for ovulation induction in women undergoing IVF/ICSI.

Detailed description

The study population comprised of all infertile patients aged 20-37 years which underwent of in-vitro fertilization in royan institute, Tehran Iran. In this study all patients were treated with a long stimulation protocol in which GnRH-analogue (Buserelin subcutaneous, 0.5cc daily) was given as a pre-treatment and recombinant FSH (rFSH) administration was started when pituitary desensitization was confirmed. From the 7th day of stimulation in both groups, daily monitoring of follicle size by ultrasound was performed and the dose of rFSH was adjusted according to the response of each patient. When at least two follicles \> 18 mm diameter were seen, ovulation was triggered with hCG and patients allocated into three different study groups as per the following: 1. Group A consisted of 60 women who received recombinant hCG(250 µg Ovitrelle) 2. Group B consisted of 60 women who received recombinant hCG(500 µg Ovitrelle) 3. Group C consisted of 60 patients received 10,000 IU urinary hCG Oocyte retrieval performed about 34-36 hours after hCG administration and then oocytes were assessed for nuclear maturity. Embryos transferred 2-3 days thereafter. Data collection will be performed by using questionnaire to be filled as per the available records and laboratory results. Data analysis will be done through descriptive and perceptive statistical methods by using SPSS software version 16 for windows.

Interventions

DRUGrecombinant hCG

recombinant hCG(250 µg Ovitrell)

DRUGurinary hCG

10,000 IU urinary hCG

Sponsors

Royan Institute
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
20 Years to 37 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Indication for IVF/ICSI and Long Protocol ovarian stimulation * Age 20-37 * Body mass index (BMI) ≤ 30 kg/m2 * Regular menstrual cycles of 25-35 days * Tubal or male factor * Existence of both ovary and normal uterine cavity * Basal FSH≥10 * Physical health

Exclusion criteria

* Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome patients * Contraindications of gonadotropins administration * Poor response to ovulation induction in recent cycle

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Number of mature oocytesUp to1 hour after oocyte retrievalevaluation the effect of recombinant hcg on number of oocytes up to 1 hour after oocytes retrieval

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
fertilization ratein 1 day after oocyte retrievalEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG on fertilization rate in 1 day after oocyte retrieval
implantation rate4 weeks after embryo transferEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG on implantation rate 4 weeks after embryo transfer
number of retrieved oocytes per number of aspirated follicles proportionup to 1 hour after oocyte retrievalEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG to retrieve oocytes per number of aspirated follicles proportion
chemical pregnancy rates2 weeks after embryo transferEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG on chemical pregnancy rates 2 weeks after embryo transfer
clinical pregnancy rates4 weeks after embryo transferEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG on clinical pregnancy rates 4 weeks after embryo transfer
OHSS occurrence rate will be compared between three groupsfrom embryo transfer day up to pregnancy testEvaluation the effect of recombinant hCG on OHSS occurrence rate will be compared between three groups

Countries

Iran

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026