Discarded Materials Study for Infertility

This observational study uses discarded embryos to improve laboratory techniques and technology related to human embryo development and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). Researchers are testing methods for freezing embryos, developing cell surgery and micromanipulation techniques, and optimizing ways to determine genes and chromosomes. They are also assessing laboratory equipment and staff proficiency, analyzing early embryo development, and creating new methods to increase embryo survival rates. The study aims to develop non-invasive tests to predict embryo quality and IVF success. Adults aged 18 to 65 years, of all genders, can potentially join. The main goal is to evaluate methods for freezing embryos throughout the study duration. The current status of this study is unclear.

Study design
This is an observational study with a planned enrollment of 10,000 participants. It is not specified if this study is randomized or blinded.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary endpoint, methods for freezing embryos, will be measured for the duration of the study.

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NCT01219335

Discarded Materials Study

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18–65Observational
Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey
~10,000 participants
Updated 2026-06-03 on ClinicalTrials.gov

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Methods for freezing -embryos
Measured over duration of the study
Infertility
1 sites across 1 states
New Jersey1
  • Thomas Molinaro, MD, MSCE · PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR · Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey

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  • Methods for freezing -embryosduration of the study

    To test, standardize and implement better methods for the freezing embryos prior to these techniques being used in the clinical setting