Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 to 45 Women only

Understanding rejection in uterine transplantation

Official title: Immunological Mechanisms of Rejection in Uterine Transplantation

Run by Hopital Foch · NCT04615221 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to understand why some uterine transplants are rejected by the body and find easier ways to check for rejection in patients who have received or donated a uterus.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 45 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment30 (estimated)
SponsorHopital Foch
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Suresnes)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 21, 2020
Main results expectedSeptember 2027
Study endsSeptember 2033
Registry record updatedSeptember 12, 2025
Trial IDNCT04615221 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include women who are undergoing or have received a uterine transplant, their donors, and premenopausal women undergoing gynecological surgery.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are pregnant, have current infections, or have a history of cancer or other specified conditions 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 aims to investigate the immunological mechanisms behind rejection in uterine transplantation and identify non-invasive markers for rejection. Researchers will collect biological samples, including blood, biopsies, and vaginal swabs, from a cohort of patients who have received or donated a uterus, as well as control participants. The study will utilize transcriptomics and microbiota analysis to explore differences among the groups. By focusing on minimally invasive sample collection, the study seeks to enhance patient comfort while gathering essential data.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved monitoring and management of uterine transplant rejection, enhancing patient outcomes.

How similar studies have gone: While the approach of identifying non-invasive rejection markers is innovative, similar studies in other transplant areas have shown promise, suggesting potential for success.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patient going to or having received a uterine transplant OR Patient going to or having donated a uterus for a recipient included in the study OR Premenopausal woman to undergo gynecological surgery under general anesthesia: for 4 of them it was a hysterectomy and they must be under 45 years old, the other 6 must be under 38 years old.

Exclusion Criteria (For witness):

* Pregnancy in progress
* Current infection
* Cervical dysplasia
* History of transplant or transfusion
* Cancer or history of cancer
* Menopause
* Patient aged 38 or over for the 6 controls without hysterectomy, patient aged 45 or over for the 4 patients with hysterectomy.
* Endometriosis

Where it's running

  • Hopital Foch
    Suresnes, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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