Phase
Condition
Reproductive Health
Infertility
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Treatment
May Health System
Clinical Study ID
Ages 18-40 Female
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
Inclusion Criteria:
Age ≥ 18 to ≤ 40 years
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)
At least one ovary with ovarian volume ≥ 10.0 mL and < 23.0 mL
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.)
At least one patent fallopian tube and normal uterine cavity as determined bysonohysterogram, hysterosalpingogram, or hysteroscopy/laparoscopy within the last 3years
Has not responded to first-line ovulation induction treatment or is contraindicatedfor, or declines, such treatment
Currently seeking immediate fertility
Willing to comply with Clinical Investigation Plan-specified follow-up evaluations
Ability to understand study requirements and has sufficient fluency in one of theapproved written translations of the Patient Information and Informed consent form
Signed informed consent
Exclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
Currently pregnant
BMI > 40
Marked hyperandrogenism (FAI > 15)
Poor glycemic level control defined as glycohemoglobin (HbA1c) level > 6.5%
Bleeding disorders, such as von Willebrand disease, thrombocytopenia, current use ofanticoagulation medication, etc.
Active genital or urinary tract infection at the time of the procedure
Patient with known or suspected periovarian adhesions
Previous ovarian or tubal surgery such as ovarian drilling, endometriosis surgery,ovarian cysts surgery or sterilization procedure (i.e., tubal ligation)
Transvaginal ultrasound transducer cannot be brought into proximity of at least oneovary
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
Received > 2 cycles of treatment with gonadotropins without a resulting pregnancy
Contraindicated to or known previous reaction to anesthesia or sedation regimen
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
Male partner's total motile sperm count (TMSC) < 10 million or not available (unlessparticipant is planning donor sperm IUI)
Patient is currently participating in another investigational drug or device studythat clinically interferes with the endpoints of this study
Known or suspected gynecological malignancy
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
Study Description
Connect with a study center
UCSF Center for Reproductive Health
San Francisco, California 94158
United StatesActive - Recruiting
The IVF Center
Winter Park, Florida 32792
United StatesSite Not Available
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa 52245
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Cypress Medical Research Center
Wichita, Kansas 67226
United StatesActive - Recruiting
IVF Michigan, P.C.
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Washington University Fertility and Reproductive Medicine Center
Saint Louis, Missouri 63110
United StatesActive - Recruiting
University of Rochester, Strong Fertility Center
Rochester, New York 14623
United StatesSite Not Available
Reach Fertility
Charlotte, North Carolina 28207
United StatesActive - Recruiting
UNC Fertility
Raleigh, North Carolina 27617
United StatesActive - Recruiting
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73104
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, Pennsylvania 17003
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Penn Fertility Care
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Prisma Health - Upstate
Greenville, South Carolina 29605
United StatesSite Not Available
UT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas 78229
United StatesActive - Recruiting
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Temple, Texas 76508
United StatesSite Not Available
UW Health Generations Fertility Care
Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
United StatesActive - Recruiting
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