Plain-English translation of NCT01558544 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial helps young women preserve their ability to have biological children before undergoing cancer treatment or surgery that could cause early menopause. Doctors remove one or both ovaries, freeze the tissue, and store it safely. In the future, the frozen tissue may be thawed and transplanted back into the body, or eggs may be grown from it in the laboratory.
Cancer treatments and certain surgeries can permanently damage or destroy a woman's eggs and ovarian function, causing early menopause and infertility. This trial exists to offer young women a way to protect their future fertility when other options aren't possible or aren't right for them.
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You will have blood tests and ultrasound imaging of your ovaries before surgery. On the day of surgery, a surgeon will remove one or both of your ovaries (depending on your specific situation) through a small incision or minimally invasive approach. The ovarian tissue is then frozen and stored for potential future use. You will also need clearance from an anesthesiologist and may have infectious disease testing as part of your pre-surgery evaluation.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 9, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Enrollment target
~300 participants
Started
April 1997
Primary completion
October 2029
Sex
Female only
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in December 2025.
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Central contact
Rodriq E. Stubbs, NP
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
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