Female infertility

This study tests a device that uses heat to ablate (destroy) a small part of the ovary in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who have trouble getting pregnant. The goal is to restore ovulation without needing daily medication. About 195 women will be randomly assigned to…

This study tests if a new growth hormone medicine (somapacitan) given once a week works as well as the standard daily growth hormone (Norditropin) for children who are very short due to being born small, or having Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, or unknown causes. About 412 chi…

This study tests a new long-acting growth hormone (lonapegsomatropin) given once a week, compared to the standard daily growth hormone shot, in 48 prepubertal children with Turner syndrome who have not had growth hormone before. The goal is to see if the weekly shot is safe and h…

This early-stage study tests whether stem cells from umbilical cords can help women with a thin uterine lining become pregnant. The treatment aims to thicken the lining and reduce scarring, potentially improving pregnancy and live birth rates. The study involves 24 women aged 20-…

This study offers girls from birth to age 17 the chance to freeze their ovarian tissue before medical treatments that could harm their fertility, such as chemotherapy or radiation. The tissue is removed surgically and stored. Later, if they want to have children, the tissue can b…

This study is testing whether a uterus transplant from a living or deceased donor can help women who were born without a uterus or had it removed to have a baby. Up to 38 women with working ovaries will receive a transplant and then try to get pregnant through IVF. The main goal …

This study compares a new microfluidic device, SwimCount Harvester, to standard sperm preparation methods in couples undergoing IVF with genetic testing (PGT-A). About 1,600 couples will be randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal is to see if the device leads to mor…

This study explores transplanting a uterus into women who cannot get pregnant because they were born without a womb or had it removed. Ten women under 40 with a healthy donor will receive the transplant. The goal is to see if the procedure is feasible and can restore fertility, t…

This study tests whether a uterus transplant from a deceased donor can help 10 women with uterine factor infertility (missing or damaged uterus) give birth. Participants first create embryos through IVF, then receive the transplant, and later attempt pregnancy. The main goal is t…

This study looks at whether flushing the fallopian tubes with an oil-based dye after a standard foam test can improve the chance of having a baby. About 736 infertile women aged 18-40 with at least one open tube will be randomly assigned to get the extra flush or not. The main go…

This study tests a new growth hormone medicine called somapacitan, given once a week, in 47 children who are very short due to being born small for gestational age, or having Turner syndrome, Noonan syndrome, or idiopathic short stature. The main goal is to see if it is safe and …

This study offers voluntary screening for newborns in North Carolina to detect a wide range of rare health conditions early. Using a small blood sample already collected at birth, the program tests for dozens of disorders, including spinal muscular atrophy, cystic fibrosis, and m…

This study tests whether a simple ear acupressure technique, called auricular point sticking therapy, can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in women undergoing IVF. 178 women aged 20-45 with anxiety or insomnia will either receive standard IVF care or standard care plus ear acupre…

This pilot study tests whether an online stress management program called Stress Free Now can lower stress and possibly increase pregnancy rates in women aged 18-34 who have been trying to conceive for 6-12 months. Forty women will be randomly assigned to either the program or a …

This study tests whether adding a substance called cpFT to the liquid used to grow eggs and embryos can increase the number of live births in women under 37 who are having a type of IVF called ICSI. About 366 couples took part. The goal is to see if this simple change can improve…

This study looks at whether a low-fat diet can increase reproductive hormones in women with obesity. Thirty women with regular cycles and no other hormone issues will follow a carefully controlled diet. The goal is to see if diet alone can improve hormone levels linked to fertili…

This study looks at whether transferring a frozen embryo on day 6 or day 7 of progesterone treatment leads to more live births. It includes 316 women aged 18-43 who have at least one high-quality, genetically normal embryo. Researchers will track pregnancy and miscarriage rates t…

This study records 30-second videos of embryos from 1,000 IVF patients and uses artificial intelligence to analyze their movement patterns. The goal is to see if these patterns can predict whether an embryo will lead to a successful pregnancy. Participants receive standard care a…

This study collects health information and test results from 317 people at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those with cysts, genetic syndromes, or other risk factors. Researchers aim to build a database to find better ways to detect the disease early or prevent it. No …

This study looks at freezing ovarian tissue in girls with Turner syndrome, a condition that often causes early ovary failure and infertility. Researchers want to find out which patients are most likely to have healthy eggs in their tissue by checking their genes, hormones, and me…

This study checks whether tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, can be found in the cells and fluid around eggs in women undergoing fertility treatment (ICSI). Researchers will collect samples from 100 women to see if microplastics are present. The goal is simply to find …

This study watches a single gynecology resident as they learn to perform a hysterectomy through the vagina using a special camera, leaving no belly scars. The goal is to see how quickly the resident improves, measuring surgery time and any complications. Nineteen women with benig…

This study tests a new injectable fertility drug (QL1012D) against an approved one (Gonal-F®) in 48 healthy women aged 18-45. The goal is to see if the new drug works the same way in the body and is just as safe. Participants receive both drugs at different times to compare them …

This study aims to uncover the genetic roots of aortic aneurysms and valve disease by analyzing tissue and blood samples from 3,000 participants. Researchers will look for new disease-causing genes and factors that affect disease severity. The goal is to build a biorepository to …

This study looks at how breast cancer itself may affect a woman's ability to have children later. Researchers are comparing egg quality and hormone responses in 100 women with breast cancer versus healthy egg donors. The goal is to understand why cancer can reduce the number and …

This study watches embryos grow using time-lapse cameras and compares their development to genetic test results. Researchers hope to find visual clues that indicate a healthy embryo. 2000 IVF patients are taking part. If a link is found, it could lead to a less invasive way to ch…

This study follows 300 fetuses and children with sex chromosome disorders to track their growth, organ development, and overall health. Researchers will also look at genetic and gut microbiome factors. The goal is to better understand how these conditions affect children over tim…

This study looks at fetuses with sex chromosome disorders (like extra or missing X or Y chromosomes) that were either miscarried or electively aborted. Researchers will analyze the placenta and fetal tissues to see how the chromosome changes affect gene activity and development. …

This study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood samples and health data—to help researchers better understand gynecological disorders, infertility in men and women, and pregnancy-related conditions. Up to 3,000 participants will provide samples at San Raffaele Hospital in …