Evaluation of a Long Versus Short Clomid Protocol for Controlled Ovarian Stimulation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 4
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-45
SponsorUniversity of Southern California

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate a long Clomid protocol as compared to a 5-day Clomid protocol for ovarian stimulation in patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing ovarian stimulation for in-vitro fertilization. The aim of the long Clomid protocol is to intensify stimulation of the ovaries and reduce both cost and injection burden for patients. Participants will be randomized to receive the long Clomid protocol vs. the typical protocol involving Clomid only for 5 days followed by growth hormone-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. The primary outcome the investigators will evaluate will be the number of mature eggs retrieved.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Undergoing IVF

Must meet POSEIDON criteria based on clinic evaluation

Female partner: Antral follicle count of 2 or more and age <45 at time of stimulation start

Male partner/sperm source: Cannot be azoospermic

Disqualifiers

Normal ovarian reserve or good response

Allergy or adverse reaction to Clomid

Minimal stimulation protocols

History of prior premature ovulation

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Clomiphene Citrate

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups