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Publications
Nationally-renowned scientists have spent decades pursuing better collection methods for better conception chances. Their catalog of research provides the scientific backing for ProteX today, and additional innovations in the future. These studies and results have been published and presented in some of the most influential fertility journals in the country.
SEPTEMBER, 2016
Pregnancy Trials Using the Device for Improved Semen Collection
This study presents pregnancy data in two controlled trials consisting of domestic animal species: commercial bovine and equine. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 106, Issue 3 Supplement.
SEPTEMBER, 2012
Early Fertility Trials of Semen Collection Device Previously Demonstrated to Improve Semen Parameters and Pregnancy Rates in Animal Models
This study evaluates parameters, conceptions, and live births in a small human trial powered to show equivalency / non-inferiority to the standard specimen cup. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 98, Issue 3, Supplement S249.
SEPTEMBER, 2011
Physiological and Biochemical Assessment of a New Semen Collection Device
This study assesses the effectiveness of a clinical-grade version of ProteX on sperm cell function and biochemistry prior to clinical trials. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 96, Issue 3, Supplement S163-S164.
SEPTEMBER, 2006
Improvement of the Semen Collection Environment Using a New Semen Collection Device
This study verifies the improved temperature control of ProteX and its thermal effects on different volumes of fluid. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 86, Issue 3, Supplement S508–S509.
SEPTEMBER, 2004
Continued Evaluation of a New Semen Collection Technique / Container in Subfertile and Infertile Individuals Using a Cross-species Model
This study investigates the effectiveness of ProteX in improving semen parameters across species subjects with subfertile diagnoses. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 82, Supplement S178.
SEPTEMBER, 2003
New Semen Collection Technique / Container Improves Semen Quality
This study confirms if a new semen collection technique / container yields similar improvements in semen parameters with human subjects. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 80, Supplement, p.30.
SEPTEMBER, 2002
Improving Semen Quality Using a Modified Collection Technique
This study evaluates if a new semen collection technique / container yields similar improvements in semen parameters with human subjects. Fertility and Sterility Vol. 78, Supplement, S226-S227.
SEPTEMBER 2001 / JULY 2014
A Novel Collection Technique for Improved Semen Quality
This inaugural study determines if modifying the method of collection improves semen parameters by lessening cold and pH shock. The Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation 8, Supplement 229A. Journal of Dairy, Veterinary & Animal Research 1.
Scientific Studies
Browse our growing library of peer-reviewed and published studies supporting the scientific design and methods of our solutions. This includes both original research for foundational product development as well as clinical trials with resulting outcomes.
Click here to download a comprehensive PDF that includes all of the original ProteX research within a scientific summary.
Studies Comparing Collection Containers Used in ART
OCTOBER 2024
Clinical Outcomes using ICSI comparing ProteX vs SSC Collection (Pre-Publication)
MAY, 2022
Human Clinical Trial Suggests Promising IUI Results
A Retrospective Review of IUI Clinical Outcomes Following Semen Collection in the ProteX versus a Standard Specimen Cup by Dr. Samuel Prien, Dr. Zev Williams, and Dr. Eric Forman. Presented at the 2022 American Association of Bioanalysts Conference.
MAY, 2022
Human Clinical Trial Suggests Promising Conventional IVF Results
Preliminary Clinical Outcomes in an IVF Program Using the ProteX versus a Standard Specimen Cup for Semen Collection by Dr. Samuel Prien, Dr. Zev Williams, and Dr. Eric Forman. Presented at the 2022 American Association of Bioanalysts Conference.
SEPTEMBER, 2012
Protex Proven Non-Inferior to Specimen Cup with Human Conceptions
Early Fertility Trials of Semen Collection Device Previously Demonstrated to Improve Semen Parameters and Pregnancy Rates in Animal Models by Dr. Robert Kaufmann, Dr. Lisa Welch, Dr. Samuel Prien, and Dr. Jennifer Phy. Published in Fertility and Sterility.
SEPTEMBER, 2016
Significantly Improving Conception Rates In Animals Across Multiple Species
Pregnancy Trials Using the Device for Improved Semen Collection by Dr. Samuel Prien, Clay Dehn, Dr. Kory Evenson, Dr. Lindsay Penrose, and Dr. Lisa Welch. Published in Fertility and Sterility.
Studies Supporting the ProteX Method and Improved Motility
SEPTEMBER, 2011
Higher Motility Index, Cell Viability, and Intact Acrosome Membranes with Protex
Physiological and Biochemical Assessment of a New Semen Collection Device by Dr. Lisa Welch and Dr. Samuel Prien. Published in Fertility and Sterility 2011.
SEPTEMBER, 2004
Motility Increases with Subfertile and Infertile Cross-Species Subjects
Continued Evaluation of a New Semen Collection Technique / Container in Subfertile and Infertile Individuals Using a Cross-species Model by Dr. Samuel Prien, Dr. Dustie Johnson, Clay Dehn. Published in Fertility and Sterility.
SEPTEMBER, 2003
Sperm Motility Improvement at 24 Hours with ProteX Method
New Semen Collection Technique / Container Improves Semen Quality by Dr. Samuel Prien and Dr. Dustie Johnson. Published in Fertility and Sterility.
SEPTEMBER, 2002
Confirming Physiologically Favorable Environment Improves Human Sperm Motility
Improving Semen Quality Using a Modified Collection Technique by Dr. Samuel Prien and Dr. Dustie Johnson. Published in Fertility and Sterility.
SEPTEMBER, 2014
Media Environment Vastly Improves Sperm Motility and Viability
A Novel Collection Technique for Improved Semen Quality by Dr. Samuel Prien and Dr. Dustie Johnson. Published in The Journal of the Society for Gynecologic Investigation 2001; Journal of Dairy, Veterinary and Animal Research.
Studies Supporting Thermal Properties of ProteX
SEPTEMBER, 2006
Better Thermal Control in Protex Eliminates Severe Temp Drops and Shock
Improvement of the Semen Collection Environment Using a New Semen Collection Device by Dr. Samuel Prien and Dr. Dustie Johnson. Published in Fertility and Sterility.