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Efficacy and safety of autologous adipose tissue-derived stromal vascular fraction in patients with premature ovarian insufficiency: protocol for a single-centre randomised controlled trial

Zhang Y., Liu H., Lou Y., Qiao J.

A pre-published randomized trial protocol testing SVF in premature ovarian insufficiency — no results yet.

Study type
Clinical Trial
Journal
BMJ Open (2025)
Country
China
Sample size
Follow-up
As specified in the protocol
PMID
40180397
DOI
10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093804

What was studied

A plan to test whether SVF can restore ovarian function in POI patients.

Methods

  • Single-centre randomized controlled trial; protocol only at publication.

Key findings

  • No outcome data — this is a protocol publication.

Limitations

  • No patient data, so it cannot inform treatment decisions.

What this study does not prove

  • The existence of a protocol does not indicate the therapy works or is safe.
  • This study does not prove SVF is an approved treatment or a replacement for standard care.
  • Limited follow-up cannot indicate long-term outcomes.

Clinical interpretation

Signals an active research direction, not evidence supporting treatment.

Evidence level: Insufficient Evidence

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