ROS plays an essential role in the pathogenesis of many reproductive processes. High follicular fluid ROS levels are associated with negative IVF outcomes. is plasma level of reactive oxygen species is affected by antioxidant treatment in endometriotic women?
Study design, size, duration: : prospective randomized controlled clinical trial 50 patients with endometriosis diagnosed by US prepared for ICSI were enrolled in the study after consent. they were randomized into 2 groups 25 received antioxidants before starting the protocol , 25 did not receive . randomization was done by closed envelop single blind for patient Participants/materials, setting, methods: was done in the Egyptian centre for IVF from March 2013 to October 2013 . 50 patients with endometriosis diagnosed by US prepared for ICSI were enrolled in the study after consent. they were randomized into 2 groups 25 received antioxidants before starting the protocol , 25 did not receive . all patients were subjected to plasma sample before start long protocol for induction and second on day of ovum pick up . embryo transfer was done according to embryo grading .
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
50
anti oxidant in the form of ascorbate 1000mg, vitamin E 400, zinc and selenium) are given to half patients only before IVF , plasma level of ROS are detected before and on day of oocyte retrieval then correlated to pregnancy outcome
egyption centre for IVF
Maadi, Egypt
Unnamed facility
Maadi, Egypt
Unnamed facility
Maadi, Egypt
plasma reactive oxygen species affection by antioxidant treatment
measure before and 3months after antioxidant treatment
Time frame: 3 months
clinical pregnancy rate
long protocol administration
Time frame: 2 months
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