Effect of Body Composition and Metabolism on Oocyte Gene Expression

The investigators will test the hypothesis that obese women have a unique oocyte gene expression profile that differs significantly from that of normal weight women.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–38 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Arkansas Children's Nutrition Center

Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

BMI < 25 (N=35) or BMI ≥ 30 (N=35)
Seeking fertility treatment at the Arkansas Fertility and Gynecology Associates Clinic
Assisted reproduction will include the oocyte retrieval technique
18 to 38 years of age

Exclusion criteria

Any health condition or medication that may interfere with the study outcome as determined by the investigators

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

oocyte gene expression profile

Time frame: 1-2 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2011
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Nov 28, 2011
Registry last updated: Dec 20, 2023

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