Can salivary hormone levels be correlated to ovarian response in IVF?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can salivary hormone levels be correlated to ovarian response in IVF cycles?
IRAS ID
219593
Contact name
Louise Hardman
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 11 months, 31 days
Research summary
Salivary diagnostic testing is emerging as a less invasive, inexpensive alternative to serum measurement with proven accuracy in clinical settings. This study aims to determine the performance of a salivary hormone immunoassay for monitoring patients' oestrogen and progesterone levels during treatment cycles for infertility. Specifically, we are investigating the inter- and intra assay precision, correlation with ovarian response in IVF cycles. Ultimately, the potential applicability and reliability of salivary monitoring in IVF cycles will be assessed.
REC name
East of England - Cambridge South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EE/0345
Date of REC Opinion
27 Sep 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion