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NCT06546774 The Effect of Melatonin Supplementation on Cumulus Cells and IVF Outcomes

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NCT ID NCT06546774
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.
Condition Unrecognized Condition
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 200 participants
Start Date 2021-05-01
Primary Completion 2025-10-31

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age 35 Years
Max Age 45 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Melatonin

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 200 participants in total. It began in 2021-05-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-10-31.

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Brief Summary

This study investigates the effects of melatonin supplementation on cumulus cell gene expression and in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes in women over 35 years old. In the study group, patients will receive melatonin supplementation for at least two months prior to their IVF cycles. Cumulus cells will be collected after oocyte retrieval, and IVF outcomes will be assessed.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Age 35-45 years * BMI 18-30 kg/m2 * planning to undergo IVF cycles Exclusion Criteria: * Primary ovarian insufficiency * history of oophorectomy * receiving oocyte donation * Chromosome anomaly * Congenital uterine anomaly * Severe intrauterine adhesion * Malignancy * Using hormone therapy or supplements in recent 3 months

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Li-Te Lin

✉ litelin1982@gmail.com

📞 +88673464027

Principal Investigator

Kuan-Hao Tsui

STUDY DIRECTOR

Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT06546774 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, aged 35 Years or older, up to 45 Years, studying Unrecognized Condition. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT06546774 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT06546774 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at litelin1982@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT06546774 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.

Who is sponsoring the NCT06546774 clinical trial?

NCT06546774 is sponsored by Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.. The principal investigator is Kuan-Hao Tsui at Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital.. The trial plans to enroll 200 participants.

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