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NCT00596739 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
A Study of the Pre- and Post-operative Semen Analyses and Reproductive Hormone Levels of Men Undergoing Weight-reduction Surgery
A clinical trial of Male Infertility, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 60
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00596739: Completed study of Male Infertility, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
NCT00596739 is a study of Male Infertility that has completed, run by University of Pennsylvania. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 551-participant average among 8 other Male Infertility trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00596739, a study of Male Infertility, has completed, sponsored by University of Pennsylvania.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
A correlation between obesity and male fertility has been observed in a few clinical studies. Normal weight men appear to have higher sperm concentrations and sperm motility when compared to obese men, suggesting that weight loss might improve sperm function. However, there also are reported cases of severe male factor infertility following weight loss surgery in previously fertile men. The aim of this study is to determine if there are differences in the semen analyses and hormone levels of men obtained before and after undergoing weight loss (bariatric) surgery. This will direct future research and treatment.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-11 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00596739
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00596739 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 551-participant average among 8 other Male Infertility trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Male Infertility appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00596739 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00596739 about?
NCT00596739 is a clinical study titled "A Study of the Pre- and Post-operative Semen Analyses and Reproductive Hormone Levels of Men Undergoing Weight-reduction Surgery". A correlation between obesity and male fertility has been observed in a few clinical studies. Normal weight men appear to have higher sperm concentrations and sperm motility when compared to obese men, suggesting that weight loss might improve sperm function. However, there also are reported cases o...
What is the current status of trial NCT00596739?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2007-11. Estimated completion is 2009-11.
What conditions does trial NCT00596739 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Male Infertility.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00596739?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pennsylvania, which has 1,423 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00596739 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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