Clinical Research Directory

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 CYC therapy. But no one really knows how effective GnRHa treatment is. This natural history survey will compare women who received GnRHa during CYC therapy with those who did not. Objective: To find out whether GnRHa can help protect women s ovaries during CYC. Eligibility: Women under age 40 years starting CYC treatment with or without GnRHa. Design: This study will do 2 things: It will conduct patient surveys. It will collect data from medical records. Participants will complete a one-time survey. They will answer questions about their menstrual cycle. They will be asked about their history of pregnancy or infertility. Participants can take the survey in 4 ways: On paper, sent through the mail. Online, in a secure web page managed by the NIH. By phone. In person, during a routine visit to the NIH clinic. The survey will take about 30 minutes. Participants medical records will be reviewed. Researchers will look for data about the participants SLE disease. This may include their symptoms and the results of their blood tests. It may also include the details of prior treatments. Researchers will also collect data about participants reproductive history. This may include their personal or family history of infertility. It may include any fertility treatments and any sexually transmitted infections.

Bleeding Patterns in Sequential and Continuous Progesterone Supplementation in Adolescents With Turner Syndrome

This is a single-site open label non-randomized study comparing effects of sequential versus continuous use of progesterone supplementation amongst Turner Syndrome (TS) patients with primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

Safety and Efficacy of Autologous Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) Injection for Improving Diminished Ovarian Reserve

Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR) poses significant challenges to fertility and hormonal health, with limited effective treatments. This prospective, self-controlled clinical study evaluates the safety and efficacy of intraovarian injection of autologous Adipose-Derived Regenerative Cells (ADRCs) to improve ovarian function in reproductive-aged women with DOR. The ARISE trail enrolled 25 women aged \<40 years meeting clinical criteria for DOR, excluding those with severe comorbidities. Autologous adipose tissue was harvested via liposuction, and ADRCs were isolated using the Celution® system before bilateral ovarian medulla injection. Participants underwent follow-up at multiple time points up to 12 months post-procedure. Primary outcomes included cumulative clinical pregnancy rates (natural or via ART) within 12 months and 1-, 2-, 3-, 6-month changes in ovarian reserve markers (FSH, AMH, antral follicle count) in non-pregnant patients. Secondary outcomes encompassed ovarian reserve markers at 12 months, as well as menstrual pattern recovery and ovarian volume changes at 1, 2, 3, 6, 12 months. Adverse events (AEs) will be monitored at each time point. Statistical analyses followed standard principles, including mixed models for repeated measures and appropriate tests for subgroup comparisons. Sample size was determined based on feasibility and prior effect size estimates to ensure adequate power. This study provides novel insights into regenerative therapies for DOR, emphasizing safety and functional restoration.