Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45 Women only

Carnitine and related supplements before IVF to see if they improve oocytes and embryos

Official title: The Effects of Carnitine Supplementation on Oocyte Yield and Quality in Women Undergoing IVF

Run by The Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic Narodni Front · NCT07783399 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This trial tests whether taking a supplement mix that includes L-carnitine before IVF helps improve the number and quality of eggs and embryos and the chances of pregnancy for women undergoing IVF.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment70 (estimated)
SponsorThe Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic Narodni Front
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Belgrade, Savski Venac)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 15, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 28, 2026
Registry record updatedOctober 16, 2026
Trial IDNCT07783399 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Women undergoing IVF, aged 18-45, without obesity, severe kidney disease, liver insufficiency, endocrine disorders, or use of immunosuppressive medications.

Probably not a fit

Patients with conditions or circumstances excluded by criteria (or those not responding to supplementation) may not see benefit.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This randomized, controlled study evaluates whether pre-IVF supplementation with L-carnitine, L-arginine, N-acetyl-L-carnitine, and myo-inositol can improve IVF outcomes. Participants are women aged 18-45 undergoing IVF at Narodni Front Clinic and are randomized to receive either the supplement combination for 12 weeks before oocyte retrieval or no supplementation. Outcomes include oocyte and embryo quality and subsequent biochemical and clinical pregnancy rates, assessed as part of routine IVF procedures. The study uses a sealed-envelope randomization method and compares baseline IVF results to those after the intervention to determine any added benefit. Safety monitoring focuses on standard IVF parameters and exclusion criteria exclude individuals with conditions that may confound results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve IVF success rates and embryo quality for some patients.

How similar studies have gone: Limited data exist on this exact supplement combination; other studies have explored related nutrients with mixed results.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* women undergoing IVF process
* women aged 18-45 years

Exclusion Criteria:

* obesity
* severe kidney disease
* liver insufficiency
* endocrine disorders
* the use of immunosuppressive medications

Where it's running

  • Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics Narodni Front
    Belgrade, Savski Venac, Serbia
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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