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New treatment option for Infertile Females or Females With Ovarian Insufficiency
Official title Ovarian Tissue Transplantation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT01870752
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer can compromise fertility. Ovarian tissue cryopreservation is an experimental strategy offered at The University of Pennsylvania to preserve future fertility (protocol 806062).
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 45, women only
You may be able to join if
- Female patient between the ages of 18 and 45 years
- Previously cryopreserved and stored cortical ovarian tissue available for autologous transplantation
- Ovarian insufficiency defined as an elevated FSH over 10
- Inability to conceive after 6 months of unprotected intercourse with male
- Reasonably good health
You likely can't join if
- Patients considered to be high risk for surgical complications will be excluded from the research protocol
- Women who are known to be positive for the BRCA mutation
- Women with a history of leukemia, ovarian cancer or a cancer that likely involved the ovaries at the time of ovarian tissue collection
- Women with psychological, psychiatric, or other conditions which prevent giving fully informed consent
- Current pregnancy
See the full eligibility criteria
- Female patient between the ages of 18 and 45 years
- Previously cryopreserved and stored cortical ovarian tissue available for autologous transplantation
- Ovarian insufficiency defined as an elevated FSH over 10
- Inability to conceive after 6 months of unprotected intercourse with male
- Reasonably good health
- Candidate for pregnancy
- Written clearance for the procedure from the patients oncologist
- Patients considered to be high risk for surgical complications will be excluded from the research protocol
- Women who are known to be positive for the BRCA mutation
- Women with a history of leukemia, ovarian cancer or a cancer that likely involved the ovaries at the time of ovarian tissue collection
- Women with psychological, psychiatric, or other conditions which prevent giving fully informed consent
- Current pregnancy
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 45 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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