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Supplementation for Male Subfertility
Sponsor: Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Summary
Old age, obesity, physical inactivity, environmental factors and genetics may contribute negatively to fertility in both males and females. In males, specifically, certain supplements, such as single antioxidants and trace minerals, have previously been shown to improve sperm function marginally. One hypothesis is that sperm function can be improved even further by combining several different types of supplements (e.g., amino acids, energy carriers, vitamins, antioxidants, and trace minerals) to target several age-related cell pathways, for example, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation and cell energetics. This 3-month placebo-controlled, randomized clinical trial, aims to test the effects of a novel multi-ingredient supplement (Fertility Enhancer) that targets several age-related cell pathways on sperm function in overweight or obese and subfertile males.
Official title: Nutraceutical Supplementation for Male Subfertility
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
25 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
64
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2026-02-02
Last Updated
2024-10-10
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Active multi-ingredient supplement (Fertility Enhancer, FE)
Consuming a multi-ingredient supplement targeting multiple cell pathways daily for 3 months.
Inactive placebo (Placebo; PLA)
Consuming an inactive placebo that is calorie-matched to the active supplement daily for 3 months.
Locations (1)
Mark Tarnopololsky
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada