Exploring the genetics of reproductive disorders and cleft lip/palate
Official title: The Genetics of Neuroendocrine Reproductive Disorders and of the Cleft Lip and/or Palate
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois · NCT01601171 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to see how genetics might be linked to reproductive disorders and conditions like cleft lip and palate to better understand their causes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lausanne, Canton of Vaud) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 2012 |
| Main results expected | March 2025 |
| Study ends | March 2030 |
| Registry record updated | June 21, 2022 |
| Trial ID | NCT01601171 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include individuals diagnosed with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, Kallmann syndrome, or related reproductive disorders, as well as their family members.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with acute illnesses, pituitary tumors, or those with a history of substance abuse may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the genetic factors associated with various reproductive disorders, including Kallmann syndrome and cleft lip and/or palate. It focuses on understanding how genetic and environmental influences affect puberty and reproductive capacity. The study will analyze the genetic basis of conditions such as hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and polycystic ovarian syndrome, as well as their potential links to cleft lip/palate. By examining these relationships, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of reproductive biology and its genetic underpinnings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment options for individuals with reproductive disorders and associated conditions.
How similar studies have gone: While the genetic basis of reproductive disorders has been explored in various studies, this specific focus on the overlap with cleft lip/palate is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:(any of the following conditions) * hypogonadotropic hypogonadism * Kallmann syndrome * adult-onset hypogonadotropic hypogonadism * hypothalamic amenorrhea * polycystic ovarian syndrome * primary gonadal failure * precocious puberty * cleft lip/palate * family members of the above groups Exclusion Criteria: * acute illness/hospitalization * pituitary tumors * iron overload (hemochromatosis) * infiltrative diseases (sarcoidosis) * chronic alcohol abuse * illicit drug use * anabolic steroid abuse
Where it's running
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)
Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nelly Pitteloud, M.D. — Centre Hositalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV)
- Study coordinator: Emmanuelle Paccou
- Email: emmanuelle.paccou@chuv.ch
- Phone: +41 79 556 60 13
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.