The REBALANCE Study - a Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Pivotal Study of the May Health System

Last updated: June 4, 2025
Sponsor: May Health
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Reproductive Health

Infertility

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Treatment

May Health System

Clinical Study ID

NCT06206746
CR003
  • Ages 18-40
  • Female

Study Summary

A Prospective, Multicenter, Randomized, Pivotal Study of the May Health System in Transvaginal Ablation of Ovarian Tissue under Ultrasound Guidance in Women with Infertility due to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. Age ≥ 18 to ≤ 40 years

  2. Infertility associated with oligo- or anovulation, AND EITHER:

2.1 Ultrasonographic evidence of PCOS (ovarian volume ≥ 10 mL and/or ovarian antralfollicle count per ovary ≥ 20) OR

2.2 Evidence of hyperandrogenemia: either clinical (hirsutism defined as modifiedFerriman-Gallwey (mFG) level ≥ 4-6 depending on ethnicity) or biochemical (raisedserum concentration of androgens, testosterone ≥ 2.5 nmol/L, or FAI > 4)

  1. At least one ovary with ovarian volume ≥ 10.0 mL and < 23.0 mL

  2. Ovarian accessibility: determined by ability to bring transvaginal ultrasoundtransducer into close proximity to at least one ovary. (Note: In the situation whereonly one ovary is appropriately sized according to the preceding criterion, thenthis requirement applies to the qualifying ovary.)

  3. At least one patent fallopian tube and normal uterine cavity as determined bysonohysterogram, hysterosalpingogram, or hysteroscopy/laparoscopy within the last 3years

  4. Has not responded to first-line ovulation induction treatment or is contraindicatedfor, or declines, such treatment

  5. Currently seeking immediate fertility

  6. Willing to comply with Clinical Investigation Plan-specified follow-up evaluations

  7. Ability to understand study requirements and has sufficient fluency in one of theapproved written translations of the Patient Information and Informed consent form

  8. Signed informed consent

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Currently pregnant

  2. BMI > 40

  3. Marked hyperandrogenism (FAI > 15)

  4. Poor glycemic level control defined as glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) level > 6.5%

  5. Bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand disease, thrombocytopenia, current use ofanticoagulation medication, etc.

  6. Active genital or urinary tract infection at the time of the procedure

  7. Patient with known or suspected periovarian adhesions

  8. Previous ovarian or tubal surgery such as ovarian drilling, endometriosis surgery,ovarian cysts surgery or sterilization procedure (i.e., tubal ligation)

  9. Transvaginal ultrasound transducer cannot be brought into proximity of at least oneovary

  10. Presence of a pathologic cyst (i.e. endometrioma, dermoid, etc.) of any size or afollicle, or functional cyst >15 mm on transvaginal ultrasound in ovary to betreated

  11. Received > 2 cycles of treatment with gonadotropins without a resulting pregnancy

  12. Contraindicated to or known previous reaction to anesthesia or sedation regimen

  13. Patient not willing to stop all concomitant first-line ovulation induction treatment (clomiphene citrate, letrozole, as well as metformin unless metformin is requiredfor glycemic control) until the 3-month endpoint is reached

  14. Male partner's total motile sperm count (TMSC) < 10 million or not available (unlessparticipant is planning donor sperm IUI)

  15. Patient is currently participating in another investigational drug or device studythat clinically interferes with the endpoints of this study

  16. Known or suspected gynecological malignancy

  17. General health condition or systemic disease that may contribute to anovulation,infertility, or represent in the opinion of the investigator, a potential increasedrisk associated with the May Health system

Study Design

Total Participants: 195
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: May Health System
Phase:
Study Start date:
March 25, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
April 30, 2029

Study Description

The objective of the study is to provide evidence for the safety and effectiveness of the May Health System in transvaginal ablation of ovarian tissue under transvaginal ultrasound guidance to restore ovulation in women with infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have not responded to first-line ovulation induction treatment or are contraindicated for or decline such treatment.

Connect with a study center

  • UCSF Center for Reproductive Health

    San Francisco, California 94158
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • The IVF Center

    Winter Park, Florida 32792
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

    Iowa City, Iowa 52245
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Cypress Medical Research Center

    Wichita, Kansas 67226
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • IVF Michigan, P.C.

    Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center

    Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Rochester, Strong Fertility Center

    Rochester, New York 14623
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Reach Fertility

    Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • UNC Fertility

    Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

    Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Penn State College of Medicine

    Hershey, Pennsylvania 17003
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Penn Fertility Care

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Prisma Health - Upstate

    Greenville, South Carolina 29605
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • UT Health San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas 78229
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center

    Temple, Texas 76508
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • UW Health Generations Fertility Care

    Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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