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TESTOSTERONE for Low ovarian reserve | Androgen receptor polymorphism

Not applicable trial of TESTOSTERONE for Low ovarian reserve | Androgen receptor polymorphism.

Overview

Trial Therapeutic Area
Other
Trial Disease
Low ovarian reserve | Androgen receptor polymorphism
Trial Stage
Not applicable
Drug Modality
Small molecule|Peptide/protein/enzyme

Key dates

Initial CTIS Submission Date
19-06-2025
First CTIS Authorization Date
06-10-2025

Trial design

Randomised, testosterone gel 1% (testosterone) — transdermal gel; max daily dose 11 mg; max treatment period 21 days; placebo: transparent gel pump where active substance (testosterone) is replaced by purified water. auxiliary medicines used in cycles include decapeptyl (triptorelin) subcutaneous 0.2 mg, astarté (ganirelix) 0.25 mg subcutaneous, and bemfola (follitropin alfa) injection (as per local regimen).-controlled Not applicable trial across 4 sites in Spain.

Randomised
Yes
Comparator
Testosterone Gel 1% (Testosterone) — transdermal gel; max daily dose 11 mg; max treatment period 21 days; Placebo: transparent gel pump where active substance (testosterone) is replaced by purified water. Auxiliary medicines used in cycles include Decapeptyl (triptorelin) subcutaneous 0.2 mg, Astarté (ganirelix) 0.25 mg subcutaneous, and Bemfola (follitropin alfa) injection (as per local regimen).
Biomarker Stratified
True, Androgen receptor CAG repeat length (22-24 CAG repeats)
Target Sample Size
100

Eligibility

Recruits 100 No vulnerable population selected; adult female participants only. Written informed consent is required..

Vulnerable Population
No vulnerable population selected; adult female participants only. Written informed consent is required.

Inclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- Patients with low ovarian reserve according to Bologna criteria: at least two of the following three: ○ Age equal to or greater than 40 years. ○ Previous cycle with less than 4 oocytes retrieved. ○ Low ovarian reserve markers (antral follicle count <5-7; AMH <0.5-1.1 ng)."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 10.\tMuestra seminal procedente de eyaculado."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 11.\tAbility to comply with the study protocol."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 12.\tTo have given their written consent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tCarriers of the androgen receptor polymorphism: between 22 and 24 CAG repeats."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) less than 32."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 4.\tIndication for in vitro fertilization."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 5.\tPresence of both ovaries."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 6.\tAbsence of ovarian cysts."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 7.\tAbsence of endometriosis."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 8.\tKaryotype and normal fragile X study."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 9.\tAbsence of severe male factor."}

Exclusion criteria

  • {"criterion_text":"- 1. Non-compliance with instructions or non-formalization of informed consent."}
  • {"criterion_text":"- 2.\tConcurrent participation in another study."}

Endpoints

Primary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- number of oocyte cumulus complexes obtained","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) obtained after ovarian stimulation."}

Secondary endpoints

  • {"endpoint_text":"- Number of metaphase II stage oocytes obtained.","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Count of oocytes at metaphase II (MII) stage obtained."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Duration of stimulation (days)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Number of days of ovarian stimulation."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Dose of medication used","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Total dose(s) of medication used during the stimulation cycle (as recorded in treatment records)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Fertilization rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of oocytes fertilized (fertilized oocytes / inseminated/injected oocytes)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Blastocyst formation rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of embryos reaching blastocyst stage (blastocysts / MII or fertilized oocytes as specified in protocol)."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Cancellation rate","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Proportion of cycles cancelled prior to oocyte retrieval."}
  • {"endpoint_text":"- Viable intrauterine gestation (confirmed by ultrasound)","definition_or_measurement_approach":"Presence of a viable intrauterine pregnancy confirmed by ultrasound."}

Recruitment

Planned Sample Size
100
Recruitment Window Months
15
Consent Approach
Written informed consent required from participants; subject information and informed consent form documents are listed in the trial documents. Participants are adult females and provide their own written consent. No assent process described.

Geography

Total Number Of Sites
4
Total Number Of Participants
100

Spain

Earliest CTIS Part Ii Submission Date
11-08-2025
Latest Decision Or Authorization Date
06-10-2025
Processing Time Days
56
Number Of Sites
4
Number Of Participants
100

Sites

Site Name
Instituto Bernabeu Palma De Mallorca S.L.
Department Name
Reproductive Medicine Palma de Mallorca
Contact Person Name
Cecilia Quetglas
Contact Person Email
research@institutobernabeu.com
Site Name
Instituto Bernabeu Madrid S.L.
Department Name
Reproductive Medicine Madrid
Contact Person Name
Rosa Maria Daurelio
Contact Person Email
research@institutobernabeu.com
Site Name
Instituto Bernabeu S.L.
Department Name
Reproductive Medicine Alicante
Contact Person Name
Ana Fuentes
Contact Person Email
research@institutobernabeu.com
Site Name
Instituto Bernabeu Albacete S.L.
Department Name
Reproductive Medicine Albacete
Contact Person Name
Maria del Mar Perez Haro
Contact Person Email
research@institutobernabeu.com

Sponsor

Primary sponsor

Full Name
Instituto Bernabeu S.L.
Organisation Type
Hospital/Clinic/Other health care facility
Country Of Registered Address
Spain

Investigational products

Investigational Product Name
Testosterone Gel 1%
Active Substance
TESTOSTERONE
Modality
Small molecule
Routes Of Administration
TRANSDERMAL USE
Route
Transdermal
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus 1
Starting Dose
11 mg (max daily dose listed 11 mg)
Frequency
Daily (as transdermal application)
Maximum Dose
11 mg daily (maxTotalAmount 231 mg over treatment period)
Investigational Product Name
Bomba de gel transparente, donde la sustancia activa (testosterona) fue sustituida por agua purificada.
Modality
Other
Investigational Product Name
Decapeptyl diario 0,1 mg polvo y disolvente para solución inyectable
Active Substance
TRIPTORELIN
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus 2
Starting Dose
0.2 mg
Frequency
Single/as per protocol (maxDailyDoseAmount 0.2 mg)
Maximum Dose
0.2 mg
Investigational Product Name
Astarté 0,25 mg/0,5 ml solución inyectable en jeringa precargada EFG
Active Substance
GANIRELIX
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus 2
Starting Dose
0.25 mg
Frequency
Daily as per protocol (maxDailyDoseAmount 0.25 mg)
Maximum Dose
0.25 mg daily; maxTotalDoseAmount 2.5 mg
Investigational Product Name
Bemfola 300 IU/0.50 mL solution for injection in pre-filled pen
Active Substance
FOLLITROPIN ALFA
Modality
Peptide/protein/enzyme
Routes Of Administration
SUBCUTANEOUS
Route
Subcutaneous
Authorisation Status
prodAuthStatus 2
Frequency
As per stimulation regimen (product provided in pre-filled pen)
Combination Treatment
Yes

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