Use embryos from IVF for stem cell research
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study creates human stem cell lines from embryos left over after IVF. It may help researchers learn about stem cells, but you must agree to give consent and not use these specific embryos for building your family.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You and your partner have already created embryos using IVF
- You had genetic testing done on those embryos (PGD)
- You do not plan to use these tested embryos for having a family
- You and your partner sign informed consent for this research
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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