Randomised controlled trial comparing voltarol and paracetamol analgesia following oocyte collection in in vitro fertilisation (IVF) patients.

ISRCTN ISRCTN73847754
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN73847754
Protocol serial number N0016137178
Sponsor Department of Health
Funders Hammersmith Hospital NHS Trust (NHS R&D Support Funding) - UK, IVF Unit Funds
Submission date
30/09/2004
Registration date
30/09/2004
Last edited
19/02/2014
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Gavin Sacks
Scientific

Reproductive Medicine
Hammersmith Hospital
Du Cane Road
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom

Study information

Primary study designInterventional
Study designRandomised controlled trial
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Scientific title
Study objectivesA randomised controlled trial comparing the use of voltarol or paracetamol analgesia at oocyte retrieval to determine if voltarol users have a lower pregnancy rate and higher pregnancy loss rate.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedPregnancy and Childbirth: Analgesia
InterventionRandomised controlled trial.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure(s)

To determine if a relatively simple intervention (alternative analgesia to voltarol) could improve success rates.

Key secondary outcome measure(s)

Not provided at time of registration

Completion date10/11/2007

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
SexFemale
Key inclusion criteria1. Women starting an IVF cycle
2. Ages 20-45
Key exclusion criteriaNot provided at time of registration
Date of first enrolment11/11/2003
Date of final enrolment10/11/2007

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • United Kingdom
  • England

Study participating centre

Reproductive Medicine
London
W12 0HS
United Kingdom

Results and Publications

Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan