Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Interventional Ages 2 to 74 Women only

Testing for Y chromosome in Turner syndrome patients using blood samples

Official title: Identification of Y Chromosome From Free Circulating DNA in Patients With Turner Syndrome

Run by University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · NCT06202846 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a new blood test to see if it can find Y chromosome material in women with Turner syndrome, which could help identify those at risk for certain health issues.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages2 Years to 74 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Strasbourg, France
Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Lyon and 1 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedFebruary 28, 2024
Main results expectedJune 2028
Study endsOctober 2028
Registry record updatedMarch 6, 2024
Trial IDNCT06202846 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are females aged 2 to 74 years with a confirmed diagnosis of Turner syndrome.

Probably not a fit

Patients with a male phenotype or those unable to provide informed consent will 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 aims to develop a blood test that analyzes free circulating DNA (cfDNA) to identify the presence of Y chromosome sequences in patients diagnosed with Turner syndrome. Turner syndrome is a condition that affects females and can lead to serious complications, including an increased risk of gonadoblastoma if Y chromosome material is present. The study will involve patients aged 2 to 74 years who have a confirmed diagnosis of Turner syndrome. By utilizing cfDNA, which is easily collected from blood samples, the researchers hope to create a reliable method for detecting Y chromosome material that may be difficult to identify through traditional methods.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this test could significantly improve the early detection of gonadoblastoma risk in Turner syndrome patients.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using cfDNA for genetic analysis is established, this specific application in Turner syndrome is novel and has not been extensively tested.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* patient aged 2 to 74 years
* with a diagnosis of Turner syndrome confirmed by karyotype
* who have given their consent or whose legal representative(s) have given their consent(s) consent(s) to participate in the study
* affiliated to the French Social Security system or benefiting from such a system

Exclusion Criteria:

* male phenotype
* patient or legal representative(s) with comprehension difficulties (linguistic, etc.)
* patients covered by articles L.1121-5 to L.1121-8 of the CSP (French Public Health Code)

Where it's running

  • Hospice Civil de Lyon
    Lyon, France
    Recruiting
  • Hopitaux Universitaire de strasbourg
    Strasbourg, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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