Evaluating a new method for sperm capacitation
Official title: Efficacy and Safety of a New Sperm Capacitation Method: a Prospective in Vitro Study on Semen Samples
Run by Fecundis Lab SL · NCT06742437 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new method called HyperSperm to see if it can improve sperm quality for men who are having trouble with fertility.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fecundis Lab SL Academic / other |
| Locations | 4 sites (Barcelona, Barcelona and 3 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 14, 2025 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | September 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 1, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06742437 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are men who can provide a semen sample and are experiencing male infertility or related sperm quality issues.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients currently diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections or those who have participated in a clinical trial involving an intervention within the last 3 months may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the efficacy and safety of a new sperm capacitation method called HyperSperm. It involves a prospective, multicenter design where 300 semen samples with various characteristics and abnormalities will be analyzed over a 12-month period. The study utilizes a split-sample approach, comparing standard sperm preparation with the new method without any intervention. The goal is to gather data on how well HyperSperm performs in improving sperm quality for men facing reproductive issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new method to enhance sperm quality, potentially improving fertility outcomes for men with reproductive issues.
How similar studies have gone: While this approach is innovative, it is unclear if similar studies have shown success, as this specific method has not been widely tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to provide a semen sample via masturbation Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) * Previous diagnosis of hepatitis A, B, C, D, or HIV * Prior participation in this study * Participation in a clinical trial involving an intervention within the last 3 months
Where it's running
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Eugin Barcelona
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Fertty
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Cirh
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting -
Natuvitro
Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Mariona Rius Mas, PhD — Fertty
- Study coordinator: Matias Gomez Elias, PhD
- Email: mgomezelias@fecundis.com
- Phone: +34624174355
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.