Discarded Materials Study
Study Details
Study Description
Brief Summary
Use of discarded embryos to advance laboratory expertise and technology in the area of human embryo development and assisted reproductive technologies
Condition or Disease | Intervention/Treatment | Phase |
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Detailed Description
1- Testing methods or freezing before implementing techniques. 2- Develop cell surgery and micromanipulation techniques. 3- Develop methods to optimize the determinations of genes and chromosomes 4- Quality-assess laboratory equipment. 5- Test proficiency of laboratory staff. 6- Analyze what effects the early development of embryos. 7- Develop new methods and media to allow for higher survival rates of embryos. 8- Develop non-invasive tests for predicting embryo quality to predict IVF success.
Study Design
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcome Measures
- Methods for freezing -embryos [duration of the study]
To test, standardize and implement better methods for the freezing embryos prior to these techniques being used in the clinical setting
Secondary Outcome Measures
- Development non-invasive tests [duration of the study]
To develop non-invasive tests for predicting embryo quality as well as IVF success
- Factors that control embryo development [duration of the study]
To analyze embryos to learn more about what controls their early development and function.
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
none
Exclusion Criteria:
none
Contacts and Locations
Locations
Site | City | State | Country | Postal Code | |
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1 | Reproductive Medicine Associates of new Jersey | Basking Ridge | New Jersey | United States | 07920 |
Sponsors and Collaborators
- Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Richard T Scott, MD, Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
Study Documents (Full-Text)
None provided.More Information
Additional Information:
Publications
None provided.- RMA-00-02