Frozen ovary transplant could help cancer survivors have babies
NCT ID NCT01870752
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether transplanting a woman's own frozen ovarian tissue can restore fertility after cancer treatment. Ten women who became infertile due to chemotherapy or radiation will receive the transplant. The goal is to see if they can get pregnant and have normal menstrual cycles again.
What this could mean
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Active substance
transplant of previously frozen ovarian tissue
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a way for women to have biological children after cancer treatments that damaged their ovaries.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study (10 people) and may not lead to a widely available treatment. Risks include surgical complications and possible cancer recurrence.
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Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania
RECRUITINGPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States
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