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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Menoufia University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | February 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06718426 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
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Menoufia Faculty of Medicine
Shebin El-Kom, Menoufia, Egypt Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ammar F Alorabi
- Email: ammar.alorabi95@gmail.com
- Phone: +201067608011
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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.