Improving ovarian tissue reimplantation with platelet-enriched plasma
Official title: Improving the Quality of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue Reimplantation Using Platelet-enriched Autologous Plasma
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06261658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if injecting a special type of blood plasma into the ovaries can help women with early menopause or irregular periods have better results after getting their frozen ovarian tissue transplanted.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 45 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, BO) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | March 1, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 29, 2024 |
| Study ends | December 29, 2033 |
| Registry record updated | February 15, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06261658 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include women seeking cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation due to premature ovarian failure or irregular menstrual cycles.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with neoplastic contamination in their ovarian tissue or significant endocrinological disorders 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 study evaluates the effects of injecting autologous platelet-enriched plasma into the ovaries during the transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian tissue. The goal is to enhance the outcomes of this procedure for women experiencing premature ovarian failure or irregular menstrual cycles. Participants will undergo a thorough screening process to ensure eligibility, including tests for infections and neoplastic contamination. The study aims to improve ovarian endocrine function and increase the chances of live births following transplantation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve fertility outcomes for women with ovarian failure.
How similar studies have gone: While this specific approach is novel, similar studies involving platelet-rich plasma in other medical applications have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * request for cryopreserved ovarian tissue transplantation; * premature ovarian failure or irregular mentrual cycles; * negative test for HIV, HBV, HCV, Treponema pallidum; * negative PAP test; * oncological authorization; * absence of neoplastic contamination in the cryopreserved ovarian tissue; * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * neoplastic contamination in cryopreserved ovarian tissue; * history of endometriosis; * endocrinological disorders present and not treated (uncompensated thyroid dysfunction, diabetes (type 1, type 2); * body mass index (BMI) \>30 kg/m2; * circulating platelet level \< 150,000 / mml; * bacterial infection; * ongoing use of anticoagulants; * bleeding diathesis.
Where it's running
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Diego Raimondo
Bologna, Bo, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Diego Raimondo, MD
- Email: die.raimondo@gmail.com
- Phone: 0512143732
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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.