Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 2 to 17 Women only

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 17 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Aarhus
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Aarhus)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2023
Main results expectedJanuary 1, 2051
Study endsJanuary 1, 2051
Registry record updatedMay 24, 2024
Trial IDNCT05740579 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

  • Mette Viuff
    Aarhus, Denmark
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.