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Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment for Male Infertility

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Research Sponsored by Stanford University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months after prp injection
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial is investigating whether a platelet-rich plasma injection into the testicles could improve sperm retrieval rates and IVF outcomes in men who have had a failed sperm retrieval.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men over 18 with nonobstructive azoospermia (NOA) who have had an unsuccessful testicular sperm extraction (TESE). It's aimed at those seeking new options after traditional fertility treatments haven't worked.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests whether injecting platelet rich plasma (PRP) directly into the testes can increase the chances of finding sperm during a repeat TESE and improve in vitro fertilization (IVF) results for these men.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort, swelling, or bruising at the injection site. There could also be risks associated with needle insertion into the testicles, such as infection or damage to the tissue.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months after prp injection
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months after prp injection for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
sperm present

Trial Design

1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Platelet rich plasma treatment armExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
After consent in obtained, the patient will undergo a blood draw (12 tsp) to prepare the PRP infusion. The use of a centrifuge and an Arteriocyte Magellan kit are necessary for the PRP preparation. After injection of local anesthesia, PRP will be injected into each testicle.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Platelet rich plasma
2010
Completed Phase 4
~1300

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Stanford UniversityLead Sponsor
2,398 Previous Clinical Trials
17,342,090 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Platelet Rich Plasma (Other) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05479474 — N/A
Male Infertility Research Study Groups: Platelet rich plasma treatment arm
Male Infertility Clinical Trial 2023: Platelet Rich Plasma Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05479474 — N/A
Platelet Rich Plasma (Other) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05479474 — N/A
Male Infertility Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT05479474 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is enrollment still available for this research protocol?

"According to clinicaltrials.gov, this medicinal trial is not currently enrolling candidates. It was first published on November 15th 2022 and the listing has since been revised on October 26th of the same year. Although this particular research endeavour isn't looking for volunteers now, a total of 252 other trials are actively seeking participants at present."

Answered by AI

Who else is applying?

What state do they live in?
Louisiana
Texas
How old are they?
18 - 65
What site did they apply to?
Stanford Urology Clinic
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria
How many prior treatments have patients received?
1
3+

What questions have other patients asked about this trial?

How long will the screenings take? How long does it take to get the process started?
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
How soon could this potentially start? Have any patients seen success with this trial/treatment yet? Any short or long-term side effects? Will insurance cover this? What are the costs?
PatientReceived no prior treatments

Why did patients apply to this trial?

Hoping for a treatment. How to improve my husband sperm quality as I would like to have an IVF with my partner's sperm.
PatientReceived no prior treatments
I was diagnosed with azoospermia about a year ago. I did an open surgery called TESE and there was no sperm found, only round sperm cells.
PatientReceived 1 prior treatment
I'm a 37 year old male who was diagnosed with non-obstructive azoospermia. My microTESE at Boston Medical Center with Dr. Robert Oates was unsuccessful. The pathology determined that there were no sperm present and sertoli only cells. I am praying there are other avenues to explore such as this. Thank you, Nathaniel.
PatientReceived 2+ prior treatments

How responsive is this trial?

Typically responds via
Email
Most responsive sites:
  1. Stanford Urology Clinic: < 48 hours
Average response time
  • < 2 Days
Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Platelet Rich Plasma Testis Treatment for Infertile Men
Michael Eisenberg 2023. "Platelet Rich Plasma Testis Treatment for Infertile Men". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05479474.
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