Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up Men only

Evaluating Fertitonex for improving semen quality in varicocele patients

Official title: Evaluation of Fertitonex Effects on Semen Parameters in Clinical Varicocele Patient, Placebo Controlled Study

Run by Menoufia University · NCT06718426 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if Fertitonex can improve sperm quality in men with varicocele and infertility compared to a placebo.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexMen only
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SponsorMenoufia University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 30, 2025
Study endsFebruary 1, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 26, 2025
Trial IDNCT06718426 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are men experiencing primary infertility with abnormal semen analysis and clinically evident varicocele.

Probably not a fit

Patients with secondary infertility, normal semen analysis, or those who have undergone varicocelectomy 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 study aims to assess the effects of Fertitonex on semen parameters in men diagnosed with clinical varicocele and primary infertility. Varicocele is a common condition that can contribute to male infertility, often characterized by abnormal semen analysis results. The study will involve administering Fertitonex capsules to participants and comparing the outcomes with a placebo group. The goal is to determine whether Fertitonex can improve sperm quality by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing semen parameters.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new treatment option for men with varicocele-related infertility.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on antioxidants for improving sperm quality, the specific use of Fertitonex in this context is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary infertility.
* Abnormal semen analysis parameters.
* Clinically evident varicocele confirmed by scrotal duplex.

Exclusion Criteria:

* 2ry infertility.
* Normal semen analysis parameters.
* Clinically non-evident varicocele.
* Past history of varicocelectomy.

Where it's running

  • Menoufia Faculty of Medicine
    Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.