Endometrial receptivity testing,
does it really help with Increase in live birth?
research showsThe grade is D. In a double-blind randomized trial of 767 IVF patients aged 30 to 40 years, the primary outcome was live birth, not pregnancy rate. Live birth occurred in 223/381 (58.5%) with receptivity-timed transfer and 239/386 (61.9%) with standard timing, difference -3.4 points (95% CI -10.3 to 3.5), RR 0.95 (0.79 to 1.13).
ads claimKorean fertility clinics market ERA as a paid test, often for implantation failure. Receptivity-guided timing is different from mechanically scratching the endometrium. Verdict 2314 is D with 34 points for endometrial scratching; this verdict assesses transcriptomic testing used to time transfer.
Useful facts when choosing a product
- The paper states: “This was an investigator-initiated trial, and Shady Grove Fertility, a private practice, was the sponsor-investigator.” Igenomix provided PGT-A and receptivity analyses.
- The paper disclosed that Widra served on the Igenomix scientific advisory board and stated that Igenomix had no role in design, analysis, or writing.
- Korean fertility-provider pages and cost guides list ERA as a service offered to patients.
What the research actually shows
Doyle and colleagues enrolled 978 patients at 30 sites and randomized 767 who had a euploid embryo and an informative test result. All 381 versus 386 randomized participants were analyzed. Recurrent implantation failure and recurrent pregnancy loss were excluded. The primary outcome was live birth at 23 weeks or later; biochemical pregnancy was 77.2% versus 79.5%, and clinical pregnancy was 68.8% versus 72.8%, both nonsignificant secondary outcomes.
Why this is classified as D (34)
The live-birth primary outcome was null in the all-randomized analysis of 767 participants, giving D with 34 points.
Counterpoint. Recurrent implantation failure was excluded and requires separate evidence.
Rejudgment record. Cross-check applied — Null live-birth primary outcome in the all-randomized analysis of 767 participants
| Endpoint | H | Hard endpoint - actual events such as death |
| Replication | R1 | Single confirmatory trial |
| Independence | I1 | Mixed funding sources |
| Effect size | E0 | Null |
| Precision | C0 | The confidence interval leaves room for benefit |
The scoring table and the verdict agree (D).
Sub-claim grades by effect
This ingredient is marketed for several effects. A single overall grade blends strong and weak claims together, so each effect is graded separately here. The overall grade reflects the strongest disconfirming or core claim.
| Effect (sub-claim) | Grade | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Increased live birth with a first euploid frozen embryo transfer | D | The rates were 58.5% versus 61.9%. |
| Increased live birth in recurrent implantation failure | ? | This separate population was excluded from the pivotal randomized trial. |
Cross-check — Codex and Claude
Evidence Table
| Study | Design | Sample | Funding | Endpoint | Result | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study 1 | Thirty-site double-blind randomized controlled trial | 755 | Shady Grove Fertility sponsor-investigator; Igenomix provided PGT-A and endometrial receptivity analysis | Primary outcome of live birth at 23 weeks or later | 223/381 (58.5%) versus 239/386 (61.9%), difference -3.4 points (95% CI -10.3 to 3.5), RR 0.95 (0.79 to 1.13). | Pivotal large live-birth trial |
Receipt — 2 References
All 2 cited sources were verified for existence at the original page (as of 2026-08-07).
Reviewed and approved: Chamgap Editorial Team · Approval date: 2026-08-07 · Corrections: none
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