Primary ovarian failure
MONDO:0005387Absent or premature cessation of ovarian function due to a pathologic process originating within the ovaries.
Also known as: primary ovarian failure, female hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, hypergonadotrophic ovarian failure, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism, hypergonadotropic hypogonadism (female), premature menopause, premature ovarian failure, premature ovarian insufficiency
94 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a blood injection reboot ovaries? small trial tests PRP for fertility
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a woman's own platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the ovary can help restore function in women with premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). 35 women under 40 will receive PRP in one ovary and a saline placebo in the other. The main goal i…
Sponsor: ART Fertility Clinics LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Weekly shot could replace daily needles for kids with growth disorders
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Weekly shot may replace daily growth hormone for turner syndrome kids
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Endocrinology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can stem cells restore fertility in early menopause?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether stem cells from umbilical cords can safely help women with premature ovarian failure (early menopause). Twelve participants receive stem cell infusions, and doctors monitor menstrual cycles, hormone levels, and follicle growth. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sclnow Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can freezing ovarian tissue help girls have babies later?
Disease control OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Stem cell shot into ovaries aims to tame perimenopause symptoms
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether injecting special stem-like cells called Muse cells directly into the ovaries can help women aged 28 to 70 who are in perimenopause. The cells may repair tissue, reduce inflammation, and improve hormone balance. Researchers will track safety, hormone l…
Sponsor: Healing Hope International • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Could stem cell exosomes restore fertility? new trial tests hope for early ovarian failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether exosomes from umbilical cord stem cells can help women with premature ovarian insufficiency (early menopause). The treatment aims to improve ovarian function and quality of life. About 60 women aged 20-39 will receive the experimental therapy,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Weekly shot may help short kids grow – new study underway
Disease control OngoingThis 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 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Ovarian graft could spare young cancer patients from early menopause
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether moving a piece of a woman's own ovary to the fatty tissue of her inner thigh before pelvic radiation can keep her ovaries working. The study includes 22 women aged 35 or younger with locally advanced cervical cancer. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MARILIA ALBANEZI BERTOLAZZI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:04 UTC
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Newborn screening study aims to catch rare diseases at birth
Diagnosis OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: RTI International • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study hopes to outsmart pancreatic cancer by gathering clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can ovarian freezing help girls with turner syndrome have children later?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Resident's journey to master scarless hysterectomy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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…
Sponsor: Cukurova University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind aortic aneurysms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 …
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study aims to unlock mysteries of sex chromosome disorders in children
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists probe genetic secrets of lost fetuses to unravel sex chromosome mysteries
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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. …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Gut bugs linked to early menopause?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at gut bacteria in 30 women with premature ovarian failure and 30 healthy women. Researchers compare stool and blood samples to see if differences in gut microbes are tied to hormone levels. The goal is to learn more, not to test a treatment.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Songling Zhang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of infertility and pregnancy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis 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 …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can genes predict fertility loss after chemo?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 73 young women with breast cancer to see if certain genes make them more likely to lose fertility after chemotherapy. Researchers measure ovarian reserve (egg supply) before and up to 5 years after treatment. The goal is to better predict who might face fertili…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New study tracks ovarian health after chemo in young women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 196 women aged 11-35 who are receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Researchers measure hormone levels and ovarian follicles before, during, and after treatment to see how the ovaries are affected. The goal is to better understand the risk of early menopause and fe…
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden links between body diseases and metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study watches 200 people with lung, gut, or hormone diseases over time using special brain scans (PET). It aims to see how these diseases change brain activity and whether those changes can predict tumor return, spread, or survival. No new treatment is tested—just observatio…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New algorithm aims to catch ovarian damage early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a new monitoring algorithm could detect early signs of ovarian damage in women and girls who had cancer treatment. Researchers planned to compare a group using the new algorithm with a group that received standard care. However, the study was wit…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:42 UTC