turner-syndrome Clinical Trials
A listing of turner-syndrome medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 28 clinical trials
Genetic and Epigenetic Background of Inner Ear Dysfunction in Turner Syndrome
The goal of this case-control study is to pave the way for new revolutionary treatment measures within hearing loss that could either replace or delay the need for hearing aids. The study focuses on people with Turner syndrome (TS). The aim is to find out if there are specific DNA …
Investigation of Copy Number Variations and Genetic Variants in POI
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI), also known as premature ovarian failure, is an ovarian defect characterized by the premature (before the age of 40 years) depletion of ovarian follicles. POI affects about 1% of women, reaching 30% in some familial cases. This heterogeneous disorder is characterized by progressive cessation of the …
Role of Cardiac AngioMR in Diagnosis of Cardiac and Vascular Anomalies in Adult Patients With Turner Syndrome
Considering the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease in Turner syndrome patients, noninvasive cardiac imaging is crucial for diagnosis and follow-up. From the review of the literature, it was evident that the imaging techniques used involved the evaluation of only the thoracic findings, in particular the heart and the thoracic aorta, …
Natural History of Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension
Background Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension (NCPH) is caused by liver diseases that increase pressure in the blood vessels of the liver. It seems to start slowly and not have many warning signs. Many people may not even know that they have a liver disease. There are no specific treatments for NCPH. …
Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone Agonist (GnRHa) in Ovarian Preservation in SLE Subjects Receiving Cyclophosphamide as Determined by Questionnaires
Background Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a disease that affects females nine times more often than males. People with SLE are often treated with cyclophosphamide (CYC). But CYC can damage a woman s ovaries; it may cause infertility. A drug called GnRHa is sometimes given to protect the ovaries during …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Obesity, Insulin Resistance Infertility (POMODORI) Cohort
Enrolling of 150 female patients of fertile age diagnosed with PCOS, insulin resistance, infertility, or mitochondrial disease, and the same number of age- and sex-matched controls are planned. During the research biomarkers already with mitochondrial dysfunction in the scientific literature and common mtDNA abnormalities (deletions, point mutations, copy number changes, …
Assessment of Endometrial Thickness Among Adolescent and Young Adult Patients on Estrogen Replacement Therapy Using Daily Oral Micronized Progesterone Versus the Etonogestrel Implant.
The goal of this observational study is to compare endometrial stripe thickness in adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with a uterus on estrogen replacement therapy using oral progesterone versus the etonogstrel implant for endometrial protection. The main questions it aims to answer are: Aim 1: Characterize the mean endometrial …
Endocrine, Metabolic, Cardiovascular and Immunological Aspects of Sex Chromosome Abnormalities in Relation to Genotype
Observational study of 160 patients with sex-chromosome abnormalities and 160 matched controls. Blood, fat, muscle, skin, buccal swaps, urine will be collected and analyzed for DNA, RNA and methylation patterns. The goal is to associated genotype and epigenetic changes with the phenotype of patients with sex-chromosome abnormalities. Patients participate in …
