Testing sperm samples to understand lifestyle, gut, and sperm quality
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study measures “free radicals” in sperm to see how lifestyle and the microbiota (gut/community of microbes) may relate to sperm health. You may be asked to provide a semen sample as part of standard fertility testing, unless certain health factors apply.
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Who can take part
- You are a male partner, age 18 to 55, visiting the fertility clinic at UMCG Groningen
- A semen analysis is planned for you as part of standard care
- You have not had chemotherapy or radiation treatment
- You are not using testosterone supplements or anabolic steroids
- Your semen analysis should not show no sperm (azoospermia)
- You should not be currently taking antibiotics
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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