The Impact of Having a Tattoo on Fertility Treatment Outcome

Sponsor
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Study ID
NCT07405879
Status
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Conditions

  • Assisted Reproductive Technology Outcomes
  • Infertility

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
21 Years - 40 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

Tattoos are increasingly common among women of reproductive age, yet their potential systemic inflammatory effects and impact on fertility treatment outcomes are unknown. This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate whether the presence, size, duration, and ink characteristics of tattoos are associated with pregnancy outcomes following embryo transfer in women undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Key Dates

First listed
Feb 12, 2026
Start date
Feb 10, 2026
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
Jan 28, 2031
Completion
Jan 28, 2031

Study Design

Enrollment
328 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Tattoo Group
    Participants undergoing IVF with planned embryo transfer who have one or more tattoos at the time of embryo transfer.
  • Arm: No Tattoo Group
    Participants undergoing IVF with planned embryo transfer who do not have any tattoos at the time of embryo transfer.

Primary Outcome Measure

Ongoing Pregnancy Rate [ Time Frame: 12 weeks gestation ]

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