About this trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate FB301 during a mock frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle in pre-menopausal women aged 18 to 40 years with a prior failed FET and a defined vaginal bacterial imbalance (dysbiosis).
The main question it aims to answer is:
• Does treatment with FB301 during a mock FET cycle change the proportion of participants who meet the predefined vaginal bacterial threshold compared with placebo?
Researchers will compare:
* FB301 given after an initial vaginal cleansing with chlorhexidine (an antiseptic solution), * FB301 given after an initial vaginal cleansing with saline (saltwater), and * A placebo capsule given after an initial vaginal cleansing with saline to determine whether these approaches affect vaginal bacterial composition and pregnancy outcomes.
Participants will take study treatment for 15 days during a "mock" FET cycle. In a mock cycle, participants receive the hormones needed to prepare the uterus for embryo transfer, but no embryo is transferred. After completing the mock cycle, participants will proceed with their planned frozen embryo transfer and will be followed during pregnancy until birth.
Participants will:
* Undergo a vaginal cleansing before receiving the first dose of FB301 or placebo * Provide vaginal swab samples at up to 5 study visits * Attend the study centre for up to 8 visits and participate in up to 4 follow-up phone calls * Complete a mock FET cycle before proceeding with their planned frozen embryo transfer cycle
Participants who become pregnant will be followed until birth.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Able to understand the study and sign a consent form.
Is a woman aged 18 to 40 years.
Still has regular menstrual periods (pre-menopausal).
Has had at least one previous frozen embryo transfer (FET) that did not result in pregnancy within the past 3 years, and this was not due to either male infertility or blocked /damaged fallopian tubes.
Disqualifiers
History of three or more failed frozen embryo transfers (FET) in the past 3 years.
Have a condition that weakens the immune system (such as uncontrolled diabetes, active cancer, or an organ transplant).
Currently taking medications that suppress the immune system (such as systemic steroids, biologics, chemotherapy, or transplant medications).
Is already pregnant before completing the mock FET cycle.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- FB-301
- Placebo
- Chlorhexidine (0.5%) Vaginal Cleanse
- Sham vaginal cleanse (saline)
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
Freya Biosciences ApS
Lead sponsor
Premier Research
Collaborator