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Ovarian Tissue Transplantation for Female Infertility
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Led By Clarisa R Gracia, MD
Research Sponsored by Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Female patient between the ages of 18 and 45 years
Previously cryopreserved and stored cortical ovarian tissue available for autologous transplantation
Must not have
Women who are known to be positive for the BRCA mutation
Women with a history of leukemia, ovarian cancer, or a cancer that likely involved the ovaries at the time of ovarian tissue collection
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 5 years
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
Summary
This trial is testing whether ovarian tissue that has been frozen can be thawed and transplanted back to the patient, restoring fertility. The trial is also testing the safety of this procedure.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for women aged 18-45 who have become infertile or have ovarian insufficiency due to cancer treatments. They must have their own frozen ovarian tissue, be in good health, and unable to conceive naturally after trying for 6 months. Women with high surgical risk, current pregnancy, BRCA mutation, certain cancers or mental conditions affecting consent are excluded.
What is being tested?
The study tests the safety and effectiveness of transplanting a woman's own previously frozen ovarian tissue back into her body. This aims to restore fertility in those affected by infertility or ovarian failure post-cancer treatment.
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include complications from surgery such as infection or bleeding, hormonal changes due to restored ovarian function, and possible re-introduction of cancer cells if present in the transplanted tissue.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
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I am a woman aged between 18 and 45.
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I have my ovarian tissue frozen for future use.
Exclusion Criteria
You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:Select...
I have tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation.
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I have a history of leukemia, ovarian cancer, or a cancer that affected my ovaries.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ 5 years
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~5 years
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Secondary study objectives
Surgical Complications of ovarian tissue transplantation
Awards & Highlights
No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Trial Design
1Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Transplantation of previously cryopreserved ovarian tissueExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Surgical transplantation of previously collected cryopreserved ovarian cortical tissue.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Abramson Cancer Center of the University of PennsylvaniaLead Sponsor
359 Previous Clinical Trials
108,345 Total Patients Enrolled
Abramson Cancer Center at Penn MedicineLead Sponsor
418 Previous Clinical Trials
464,112 Total Patients Enrolled
Clarisa R Gracia, MDPrincipal InvestigatorAbramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am at high risk for complications if I undergo surgery.I am a woman aged between 18 and 45.I have my ovarian tissue frozen for future use.I have tested positive for the BRCA gene mutation.I have a history of leukemia, ovarian cancer, or a cancer that affected my ovaries.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Transplantation of previously cryopreserved ovarian tissue
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.