Clinical trial Recruiting at 8 sites Observational

Investigating food intake's impact on fertility treatment outcomes

Official title: Food & Fertility - Does Food Intake Affect Your Fertility?

Run by Aalborg University Hospital · NCT05454046 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how what people eat affects the success of fertility treatments for couples undergoing assisted reproductive technology.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment4000 (estimated)
SponsorAalborg University Hospital
Academic / other
Locations8 sites (Aalborg and 7 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 1, 2028
Study endsAugust 1, 2028
Registry record updatedJuly 8, 2026
Trial IDNCT05454046 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include women and men undergoing fertility treatments such as IVF, ICSI, FET, or IUI.

Probably not a fit

Patients receiving treatment involving double donation of both semen and oocytes 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 explore the relationship between dietary habits and fertility treatment success among women and men undergoing assisted reproductive technology (ART). It will enroll 4000 participants across four fertility clinics from 2022 to 2024, utilizing a web-based food frequency questionnaire to gather data on food intake. Additionally, medical records and national registers will provide information on sperm quality, pregnancy rates, and live birth rates. The findings could help establish dietary recommendations for individuals seeking fertility treatments.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable dietary guidelines to improve fertility treatment outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While there is ongoing research into lifestyle factors affecting fertility, this specific approach to linking food intake with ART outcomes is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Women and men undergoing fertility treatment: in vitro fertilization (IVF), intracytoplasmatic sperm injection (ICSI), frozen-thawed embryo transfer (FET) or intrauterine insemination (IUI).
* Availability of a semen sample analyzed 3 months before or after filling in the FFQ.
* Read and understands Danish.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Treatment with double donation (both semen and oocyte donation)

Where it's running

  • Aalborg University Hospital
    Aalborg, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Klinik Bay, Gynaecology and Fertility
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Maigaard Fertility Clinic
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Copenhagen Fertility Center
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Herlev Hospital Copenhagen
    Herlev, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Regional Hospital Horsens
    Horsens, Denmark
    Recruiting
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  • Odense University Hospital
    Odense, Denmark
    Recruiting
  • Regional Hospital Skive
    Skive, Denmark
    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.