Investigating ovarian tissue cryopreservation in girls with Turner syndrome
Official title: The Danish TURNER Cryopreservation Study
Run by University of Aarhus · NCT05740579 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if freezing ovarian tissue can help girls with Turner syndrome have babies later in life.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Aarhus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Aarhus) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 1, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 1, 2051 |
| Study ends | January 1, 2051 |
| Registry record updated | May 24, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT05740579 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are girls aged 2 to 17 with a confirmed diagnosis of Turner syndrome and specific karyotype variations.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe cardiac disease or those with karyotypes containing Y chromosome material 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 clinical trial aims to explore the effectiveness of cryopreserving ovarian tissue in girls diagnosed with Turner syndrome to enhance their fertility potential. Participants aged 2 to 18 will undergo laparoscopic surgery to remove one ovary for cryopreservation, with the goal of later autotransplantation to facilitate pregnancy. The study will also assess the relationship between hormone monitoring and menopause onset, as well as investigate genetic factors contributing to ovarian failure in Turner syndrome. By addressing these questions, the trial seeks to improve reproductive outcomes for women with Turner syndrome.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve fertility options and outcomes for women with Turner syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of ovarian tissue cryopreservation is being explored in various contexts, this specific application in Turner syndrome is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 45,X karyotype or other Turner variant karyotypes (45,X/46,XX mosaicism, ring X mosaicism, isochromosome X) * Age 2-17 years old * Ability to participate in a physical examination including a cardiac examination. * Signed consent from both parents. Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cardiac disease which inhibits safe surgery and pregnancy. * Karyotype with Y chromosome material * Mental retardation
Where it's running
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Mette Viuff
Aarhus, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mette H Viuff, MD PhD
- Email: metteviuff@clin.au.dk
- Phone: +45 23705085
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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.