Polscope Sperm: A Non-invasive Method to Assess DNA Damage in Individual Sperm

Completed

Conditions studied: DNA Damage, Other Complications Associated With Artificial Fertilization

In brief

The purpose of this study is to find a non-invasive way to discover DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, which is the genetic material inside your cells) alterations in the sperm's head, in the near future leading us to choose the "good sperm" in a simplified manner. This could then increase chances of a successful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment when there are sperm abnormalities.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01461395

Run by

University of South Florida

People needed

84

Starts

2008-10-01

Expected to finish

2012-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-08-24

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18-60 years
• provide informed consent
• Already providing a semen sample as routine therapy in IVF

You may not qualify if…

• unable to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• University of South Florida South Tampa Center — Tampa, Florida, United States

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