Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 38 Women only

Improving pregnancy outcomes in women with PCOS using a new oocyte retrieval method

Official title: A Prospective Series of IVF Cases Utilizing in Vitro Maturation (IVM) With Low Cost Priming, Enhanced Oocyte Recovery, and Delayed Embryo Transfer Using a Subsequent Frozen Embryo Transfer Cycle

Run by Brown Fertility · NCT04149496 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new way to help women with PCOS get pregnant by using a special method to collect eggs and see if it improves their chances of having a baby.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 38 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment300 (estimated)
SponsorBrown Fertility
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Jacksonville, Florida)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMay 10, 2019
Main results expectedApril 1, 2023
Study endsDecember 31, 2023
Registry record updatedNovember 4, 2019
Trial IDNCT04149496 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are women diagnosed with PCOS or those exhibiting a PCO pattern with more than 25 antral follicles.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a BMI over 35 or those with medical conditions that contraindicate pregnancy or IVF 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 enhance pregnancy results for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) by utilizing a novel protocol for in vitro maturation (IVM) of oocytes. The approach includes the use of a Steiner-Tan needle for optimized oocyte retrieval, oral medications for priming, and delayed embryo transfer after cryopreservation. Participants will undergo a cycle of IVM following a regimen of oral contraceptives and letrozole, with oocyte retrieval timed for optimal maturity. The study seeks to assess the effectiveness of this method compared to existing literature on IVM outcomes.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve pregnancy rates for women with PCOS undergoing IVM.

How similar studies have gone: While there have been studies on IVM, this specific approach using the Steiner-Tan needle and the outlined protocol is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* PCO pattern with \> 25 antral follicles
* AMH \> 3.5

Exclusion Criteria:

* BMI \> 35
* body morphology making transvaginal retrieval difficult or impossible
* complicating medical condition making pregnancy or IVF relatively contra-indicated

Where it's running

  • Brown Fertility
    Jacksonville, Florida, United States
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
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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.