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New treatment option for Infertility, Male
Official title The Effect of Supplementation With Fish Oil (EPAX EVOLVE 05) on Sperm Quality
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06950203
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study will enrol men that have a poor sperm quality. They will take either a placebo or fish oil capsule (2 per day) for 3 months.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 55, men only
You may be able to join if
- Men aged 18-55
- Referred for or claiming a semen analysis.
- Willing to have at least 2 days abstinence of sexual activity prior to a sperm sample being taken.
- Reduced semen quality defined as:
- Progressive motility: \<30%
You likely can't join if
- Known allergy to fish products
- Historically, known, or suspected bacterial infection in reproductive organs
- Varicocele suspected from physical examination
- Azoospermia
- Diagnosis of diabetes (type 2)
- Diagnosis of Crohn´s Disease
See the full eligibility criteria
- Men aged 18-55
- Referred for or claiming a semen analysis.
- Willing to have at least 2 days abstinence of sexual activity prior to a sperm sample being taken.
- Reduced semen quality defined as:
- Progressive motility: \<30%
- Willing to refrain from omega-3/cod liver oil supplementation during the study. Use of other supplements is allowed. \-
- Known allergy to fish products
- Historically, known, or suspected bacterial infection in reproductive organs
- Varicocele suspected from physical examination
- Azoospermia
- Diagnosis of diabetes (type 2)
- Diagnosis of Crohn´s Disease
- Inferior semen quality due to medical reasons, such as cryptorchidism (via questionnaire/medical records) -
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Oslo, Norway
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years to 55 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Oslo, Norway. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.