Measuring follicular volume to improve oocyte maturation in women with low ovarian reserve

Follicular Volume at the Time of Final Oocyte Maturation in Poor Responders, and Its Correlation With Oocyte Maturity

Observational ART Fertility Clinics LLC · NCT06839274

This study is testing if measuring the size of ovarian follicles can help women with low egg supply get healthier eggs during fertility treatment.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 48 Years
SexFemale
SponsorART Fertility Clinics LLC Academic / other
Locations1 site (Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate)
Trial IDNCT06839274 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study focuses on women with severely diminished ovarian reserve who are undergoing ovarian stimulation for oocyte vitrification. It aims to assess the correlation between follicular volume at the time of final oocyte maturation and oocyte maturity. By measuring follicular volume alongside traditional metrics, the study seeks to establish a cutoff value that could help optimize the timing of trigger administration, potentially reducing the risk of premature ovulation and improving the chances of obtaining mature oocytes. The intervention involves transvaginal ultrasound to accurately measure follicular volume.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include women aged 18-48 with a severely diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF or ICSI with preimplantation genetic testing.

Not a fit: Patients who have surgically retrieved sperm or do not meet the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance the chances of achieving mature oocytes and viable embryos for women with low ovarian reserve.

How similar studies have performed: While this approach is innovative, similar studies have shown that optimizing trigger timing can improve outcomes in patients with low ovarian reserve.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Reproductive age group: 18 -48
* undergoing ovarian stimulation for oocyte vetrification
* undergoing IVF/ ICSI with PGT-A / PGT-M / PGT- Sr
* less than or equal to 3 AFC on initiation of stimulation
* follicular phase stimulation

Exclusion Criteria:

* surgically retrieved sperm

Where this trial is running

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions OVARIAN STIMULATION
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.