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Study identifier: NCT06990841 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Comparison of Two Different Sperm Processing Methods and Their Effects on Sperm DNA Fragmentation and Embryo Development

Condition: DNA Damage · DNA Strand Breaks · Sperm DNA Fragmentation  ·  Sponsor: Richard Kordus, PhD, HCLD (ABB)

PhaseNA
Planned participants50
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to 34 Years
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the LensHooke CA0 device lowers DNA fragmentation in sperm samples compared to a gradient/swim-up technique. The main questions it aims to answer are: 1. Does the LensHooke® CA0 device reduce DNA fragmentation compared to the gradient/swim-up technique? 2. Does the LensHooke® CA0 device improve concentration, motility, and morphology compared to the gradient/swim-up technique? 3. Is sibling embryo fertilization and development the same? 4. Are pregnancy rates different between the 2 groups? 1 semen sample will be split between the 2 treatment techniques. Half of the partner's egg cohort will be injected via intra-cytoplasmic sperm using sperm processed by one technique and the other half of the cohort will be injected by the sperm processed by the other technique. Both methods will look at DNA fragmentation, concentration, motility, and morphology of the sperm. Both methods will be compared in the resulting embryos looking at fertilization, embryo development and pregnancy rates.

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Talk to the study team

Richard J Kordus, PhD  ·  864-455-1675  ·  rich.kordus@prismahealth.org

Patti Parker  ·  864-455-1510  ·  patti.parker@prismahealth.org

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Locations (1)

Prisma Health-Upstate Fertility Center of the CaroliinasGreenville, South Carolina, United StatesRecruiting

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