Clinical Trial: The Effects of Administration of Combined Docosahexaenoic Acid and Vitamin E Supplements on Spermatogram and Seminal Plasma Oxidative Stress in Infertile Men With Asthenozoospermia

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title:

Brief Summary: Since docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) level in sperm membrane has been shown to be decreased in asthenozoospermic men, the investigators hypothesized that DHA supplementation may improve it. Furthermore, the investigators added vitamin E to it to protect its unsaturated bonds which are susceptible to oxidation and production of free oxygen radicals.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute

Current Primary Outcome: sperm motility [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]

spermatogram


Original Primary Outcome: sperm motility [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • sperm count [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]
    spermatogram
  • seminal oxidative stress [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]
    ELISA


Original Secondary Outcome:

  • sperm count [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]
  • seminal oxidative stress [ Time Frame: 12 weeks ]


Information By: National Nutrition and Food Technology Institute

Dates:
Date Received: May 1, 2013
Date Started: December 2013
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 14, 2015
Last Verified: June 2015