MedTrace Logo

Proteomics & Glyco-Proteomic Analysis of Follicular Fluid

NCT01487486 · Status: UNKNOWN · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2011-12-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

To the best of the investigators knowledge, exhaustive characterization of the low and high abundant proteins and glyco-proteins of the Follicular Fluid (FF) has not yet been achieved. Such an analysis may provide critical molecular data on the role of the FF in oocyte maturation and may identify specific changes in the FF proteome of patients with gynecologic problems, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS).

Specific Aims

1. To perform a comprehensive analysis of normal human FF using sensitive mass spectrometry in combination with conventional approaches for proteomic evaluation and using HPLC and Western blot for glyco-proteomic analysis.
2. Characterize differential proteomic and glyco-proteomic patterns of the FF in normal women compared to lean and obese women with PCOS.
3. To supplement the differential proteomic and glyco-proteomic analysis with steroid hormone analysis in all FF samples.

Conditions

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
  • Normal Volunteers

Interventions

DRUG

IVF Antagonist Protocol

1. Ovulation Induction: Achieved with recombinant FSH (Follistim®) with or without HMG (Menopur®) at total doses of 75-450 IU/day subcutaneous (SC) for 9-14 days. 2. Ovulation Suppression: GnRH Antagonist (Ganirelix® - 250microgram 0.5ml) will be initiated following ovulation induction when lead follicle \>14mm diameter on ultrasound and continued through the day of hCG (Novirel® or Ovidrel ®) injection 3. hCG Injection: Once patient has met criteria for oocyte retrieval, she will inject either Novarel® (5,000-10,000 units Intramuscular) or Ovidrel® (250microgram - 500microgram SC) 35 hours prior to oocyte retrieval.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Steven Lindheim, MD, MMM · University of Cincinnati

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-12-31
Primary Completion
2013-12-31
Completion
2014-01-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

More Related Trials

Entities

Companies

Read the full study record

This page highlights key information. For complete eligibility criteria, study locations, investigator contacts, and the full protocol, visit the original record on ClinicalTrials.gov.

View NCT01487486 on ClinicalTrials.gov