Sperm protein test and fertility treatment
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at a protein in sperm called phospholipase C zeta, which helps eggs develop after fertilization. It aims to see if measuring this protein can predict how well a couple will do with fertility treatments like IVF or ICSI.
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Who can take part
- You and your partner must have had trouble getting pregnant for at least a year.
- A semen sample must have at least 1 million sperm per milliliter.
- The male partner cannot have had a vasectomy or any permanent sterilization.
- The female partner must be 38 years old or younger.
- Neither partner can be taking certain medications (like chemotherapy drugs or testosterone) that affect sperm or egg quality.
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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