Dataset Information

Outcome reporting across randomized controlled trials evaluating potential treatments for male infertility: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Study question

What are the primary outcomes and outcome measures used in randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating potential treatments for male infertility in the last 10 years?

Summary answer

Outcome reporting across male infertility trials is heterogeneous with numerous definitions and measures used to define similar outcomes.

What is known already

No core outcome set for male infertility trials has been developed. Male infertility trials are unique in that they have potentially three participants, a man, a female partner and their offspring and this will likely lead to significant variation in outcome reporting in randomized trials.