New surgery aims to shield fertility in women undergoing pelvic radiation
NCT ID NCT07419490
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This phase I trial tests a surgical procedure called utero-ovarian transposition (UOT) to temporarily move the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes out of the radiation field in women aged 18-40 with pelvic cancers. The goal is to preserve fertility and ovarian function during whole pelvic radiotherapy. The study will assess safety, feasibility, and long-term outcomes like menstrual function and pregnancy potential.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Utero-ovarian transposition (surgical procedure)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this procedure could allow women with pelvic cancers to preserve their ability to have children after radiation therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery carries risks like complications or failure to preserve fertility.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Tampa General Hospital
RECRUITINGTampa, Florida, 33606, United States
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