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Filter by:This study is to compare the efficacy in embryo selection based on morphology alone compared to morphology and non-invasive preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (NIPGT-A) in infertile women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). We supposed the embryo selection based on morphology and NIPGT-A results in a higher live birth rate and a lower miscarriage rate in IVF as compared with that based on morphology alone. Therefore we would like to conduct a double-blind randomized controlled trial. Infertile women undergoing IVF will be enrolled. The spent culture medium (SCM) of each blastocyst will be frozen individually. They will be randomized into two groups: (1) the intervention group based on morphology and NIPGT-A and (2) the control group based on morphology alone. In the control group, blastocysts with the best quality morphology will be replaced first. In the intervention group, blastocysts with the best morphology and euploid result of SCM will be replaced first.The primary outcome is a live birth per the first embryo transfer. We would like to compare live birth rates and miscarriage rates between the two groups.
Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) for monogenic diseases is usually performed by multiplex PCR combining polymorphic microsatellites familial analysis and, where possible, couple-specific mutation detection. Single-cell multiplex PCR developments are costly and time-consuming. We propose to test and clinically validate a targeted next-generation sequencing approach for the PGD for cystic fibrosis. This technique would allow a PGD for probably almost every couple asking for it in our centre, without a previous couple-specific development (but only a preliminary familial analysis). It will be based on haplotyping using a large number of SNPs and mutation detection. A clinical validation will be performed by reanalysing non-transferable embryos obtained after PGD for cystic fibrosis, with couple's informed consent. Concordance of the results between PGD and reanalysis by NGS will be achieved and if validated, this technique may be applied to future PGD for cystic fibrosis in our centre. The same technique may then be applied for other PGD indications for which a set-up is often needed.