Chromosomal Analysis of Single Cells in Human Embryos

This study is ongoing, but not recruiting participants.

Sponsored by:	Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Information provided by:	Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00614367

Purpose

Optimise genetic screening of human embryos using higher resolution techniques

Condition
Chromosomal Abnormalities

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Prospective
Official Title:	Chromosomal Analysis of Single Cells in Human Embryos

Further study details as provided by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven:

Primary Outcome Measures:

genetic constitution of single blastomeres [ Time Frame: 3 day old embryos ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Biospecimen Retention: Samples With DNA

Biospecimen Description:

Single blastomeres of human embryos

Enrollment:	30
Study Start Date:	October 2005
Estimated Study Completion Date:	June 2008
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	March 2008 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Eligibility

Study Population

3-4 day old human IVF embryos

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

3-4 day old embryos from IVF couples with both partners younger than 36 years old

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00614367

Locations

Belgium
University Hospital Leuven, Catholic University Leuven
Leuven, Belgium, 3000

Sponsors and Collaborators

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

Investigators

Principal Investigator:	Joris Vermeesch, Prof PhD	University Hospital Leuven, Catholic University Leuven
Study Director:	Thomas D'hooghe, Prof MD PhD	University Hospital Leuven

More Information

Responsible Party:	University Hospital Leuven - Catholic University Leuven ( Prof Joris Vermeesch )
Study ID Numbers:	ML4102005
Study First Received:	January 30, 2008
Last Updated:	February 11, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00614367
Health Authority:	Belgium: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by Katholieke Universiteit Leuven:

chromosomal abnormalities in single cells

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Chromosomal abnormalities
Genetic Diseases, Inborn
Chromosome Aberrations
Chromosome Disorders
Congenital Abnormalities

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Pathologic Processes

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on January 14, 2009