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Follicular Flushing Using Double Lumen Needle Versus Direct Aspiration in Low Prognosis Patients According to the POSEIDON Criteria
Sponsor: Instituto Bernabeu
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate whether follicular flushing increases the number of cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) retrieved compared to single aspiration in patients with poor ovarian response belonging to Poseidon groups 3 and 4. A total of 40 patients with poor ovarian response belonging to Poseidon groups 3 and 4 will be included. In each patient, one ovary will be randomized to the study technique (follicular flushing), and the other ovary will be randomized to the control technique (single aspiration).
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
Any - 43 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2026-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
follicular flushing
Follicles will be aspirated using 17G needles of the same gauge in both groups. For follicular flushing, the same type of needle used for single aspiration (Cook) will be employed. To eliminate dead space, the needle will be prefilled with flushing medium before starting the procedure. Aspiration pressure will be maintained at 190 mmHg during oocyte retrieval. In the follicular flushing group, if no cumulus-oocyte complex (COC) is recovered during the initial aspiration, follicular flushing will be performed until a COC is obtained, up to a maximum of three times. After three flushes, if no COC is retrieved, the procedure will be completed by rinsing with flushing medium to minimize the possibility of oocyte retention within the needle.
follicular aspiration
In the single aspiration group, after aspirating all follicles, the needle will be rinsed with flushing medium to prevent the possibility of oocyte retention within the needle.
Locations (1)
Instituto Bernabeu
Alicante, Alicante, Spain