PROMOTE: A prospective randomised trial comparing embryo development

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Référence : ISRCTN73037149

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Background and study aims The EmbryoScope™ is an IVF incubator with built in camera that monitors the development of embryos around the clock. It provides a safe incubator environment from conception thogh to time of transfer. This trial examines whether an Embryoscope provides a better environment to culture embryos in when compared to a traditional MINC benchtop incubator. The Embryoscope allows the developing embryo to be imaged at regular intervals without removing them from the incubator thus providing them with a constant environment. Who can participate? Couples who have more than 6 healthy embryos. What does the study involve? The embryos are randomly allocated into one of two groups. Thise in group 1 are placed in the EmbryoScope™. Those in group 2 are placed in the MINC incubator. The embryos are assessed by examining their structure and form (morphology) and how this changes over time (morphokinetics). In addition to this, the metabolism of the embryos are examined by measuring the concentrations of essential nutrients in the culture medium. This is because it is thought that "quiet" embryos i.e. those who use less nutrients, are in fact more viable. What are the possible benefits and risks of participating? Not provided at time of registration Where is the study run from? University of Southampton (UK) When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for? January 2015 to December 2015 Who is funding the study? 1. Unisense FertiliTech A/S (Denmark) 2. National Institute for Health Research (UK) Who is the main contact? Dr Alexandra Kermack


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  • Topic: Reproductive health and childbirth; Subtopic: Reproductive Health and Childb (all Subtopics); Disease: Reproductive Health & Childbirth

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