Can frozen ovarian tissue help cancer patients have babies?

NCT ID NCT01558544

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is looking at ways to freeze ovarian tissue so that people who might lose their fertility due to cancer treatment or ovary removal can still have a genetically related child later. Researchers are working on improving the freezing, thawing, and maturing of eggs from the stored tissue. The study involves up to 300 females aged 0 to 45 who are at risk of early menopause.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: cryopreservation of ovarian tissue
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help people at risk of premature ovarian failure preserve their fertility and have a genetically related child.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage research study focused on developing the technology, not a proven treatment. Success in the lab may not translate to successful pregnancies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER FERTILITY PRESERVATION RISK OF PREMATURE OVARIAN FAILURE

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Locations

Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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