Restoring ovarian function using autografted ovarian tissue

Development of Ovarian Tissue Autograft in Order to Restore Ovarian Function

NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon · NCT02846064

This study is testing whether using frozen ovarian tissue can help women with ovarian function issues regain their fertility and have healthy pregnancies.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 43 Years
SexFemale
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon (other)
Locations1 site (Besançon)
Trial IDNCT02846064 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial focuses on the use of autografted cryopreserved ovarian tissue to restore ovarian function in women who have experienced ovarian function insufficiency. It aims to collect data on the effectiveness of this approach in terms of restoring ovarian function and achieving live births. The study will also monitor patients after the cryopreservation and autograft procedures, ensuring safety by detecting any residual disease in cases of previous malignancies. The trial is conducted at multiple university hospitals in France.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include women aged 18 to 43 who have undergone ovarian tissue cryopreservation and have experienced premature ovarian failure.

Not a fit: Patients who are under legal guardianship or conservatorship will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve fertility options for women with ovarian function insufficiency.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with ovarian tissue autografting, including a notable live birth in France, indicating potential for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who underwent Ovarian tissue cryopreservation
* Premature ovarian failure
* Patients cured of their primary disease
* Women between 18 and 43 years of age
* Patients who have already benefited from ovarian tissue autograft

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under trusteeship
* Patients placed in receivers
* Patients under the protection of a conservator

Where this trial is running

Besançon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Ovarian Function Insufficiency

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 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.