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Adipose Stem Cell Mitochondria Supplementation to Oocytes (ASCENT)

Adipose Stem Cell Mitochondria Supplementation to Oocytes (ASCENT)

Recruiting
29-39 years
Female
Phase N/A

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Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential of autologous adipose stem cell (ASC) mitochondrial transfer (ASCENT) to oocytes along with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)as a means of enhancing embryo development and improving the success rate of in patients with a history of multiple IVF failures. Embryo quality plays a crucial role in determining the success of assisted reproductive technologies and directly contributes to repeated pregnancy failures. Several factors, including age, physiological conditions, genetics, and environmental influences, can significantly impact embryo quality. Oocytes, the largest cells in the human body, are heavily reliant on mitochondria. Mitochondria's role in providing energy for oocytes is crucial, and insufficient energy production has been linked to poor oocyte and embryo quality. Some human studies have shown that increasing oocyte mitochondrial mass can improve embryo quality in patients who have experienced repeated IVF failures.

Description

Sibling mature oocytes will be randomly divided into two groups. And one group of oocytes will be undergone conventional intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) (control group; cont. ICSI) and the other group of oocytes will be undergone mitochondria transplantation along with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (Mito-ICSI). Viable blastocysts from both groups will be biopsied for preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having at least three previous failed IVF trial
  • Specifically consented for to collect biopsies for Preimplantation generic testing for aneuploidy (PGTA) analysis
  • Specifically consented for to have single blastocyst transfer (recommended)
  • No major uterine or ovarian abnormalities
  • Specifically consented for to have all embryos frozen
  • Specifically consented for to collect adipose tissues from subcutaneous liposuction
  • BMI level level <26kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Ovarian endometriosis with Chocolate cysts (American Fertility Society (AFS)) classification type 3 and 4
  • Any medical contraindication oocyte retrieval or subsequent procedures Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome Bleeding disorders Sex hormone allergies Severe emotional defect on injections
  • Severe sperm abnormalities
  • <5 million/mL motile sperm
  • Uterine structural anomalies
  • Polycystic ovaries
  • Premature ovarian failure

Study details
    Female Infertility
    Oocyte Competence
    Mitochondria
    Recurent Implantation Failures
    Advanced Age

NCT07066267

Sunkaky Medical Cooperation

31 July 2025

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