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A sex chromosome disorder caused by the presence of an extra X chromosome in the male karyotype. Affected individuals are infertile and have a small penis and testes. They tend to have tall stature and long legs and may have difficulties with speech and language development. Gynecomastia may be present.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Klinefelter syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
10 clinical trials registered, 5 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, and medical devices. Pipeline includes 2 PHASE4, 1 PHASE3, 2 NA. Research is primarily sponsored by academic and government institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
[NCT03396562](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03396562) |
Data assembled from 3 of 12 sources · Last updated Oct 3, 2026, 8:11 PM UTC
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The eXtroardinarY Babies Study: Natural History of Health and Neurodevelopment in Infants and Young Children With Sex Chromosome Trisomy |
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University of Colorado, Denver |
RECRUITING |
[NCT05586802](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05586802) | Sex Steroids Balance for Metabolic and Reproductive Health in Klinefelter Syndrome | PHASE3 | Georgios Papadakis | RECRUITING |
[NCT06294990](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06294990) | Klinefelter Syndrome and Testosterone Treatment in Puberty | PHASE4 | Lise Aksglæde | RECRUITING |
[NCT05581147](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05581147) | Thyroid Function and Structure in Klinefelter Syndrome | — | University of Roma La Sapienza | RECRUITING |
[NCT04463316](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04463316) | GROWing Up With Rare GENEtic Syndromes | — | dr. Laura C. G. de Graaff-Herder | RECRUITING |
228 publications have been identified in PubMed for Klinefelter syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 69 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (35%), Basic Science / Preclinical (23%), and Epidemiology / Natural History (22%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
Research summaries | 24 | 35% |
Laboratory research | 16 | 23% |
Disease patterns and progression | 15 | 22% |
Patient case studies | 6 | 9% |
Other research | 3 | 4% |
Clinical study results | 3 | 4% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 2 | 3% |
Elseth A (2026). [PMID: 32809739](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32809739/). *Unknown Journal*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Sundararajan S (2026). [PMID: 28613751](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28613751/). *Unknown Journal*. [Case Report / Case Series]
Chang S (2026). [PMID: 41237827](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41237827/). *J Clin Endocrinol Metab*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ferraioli G (2026). [PMID: 40191911](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40191911/). *Andrology*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Sivakumar MB (2026). [PMID: 41625427](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41625427/). *Med J Armed Forces India*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Hart SA (2026). [PMID: 41457053](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41457053/). *Mol Genet Genomic Med*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Buoso C (2026). [PMID: 41073368](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41073368/). *J Clin Endocrinol Metab*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Mohammed SK (2026). [PMID: 30969689](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30969689/). *Unknown Journal*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Zychowicz M (2026). [PMID: 42003821](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42003821/). *Andrology*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Ferguson R (2026). [PMID: 41412196](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41412196/). *Horm Metab Res*. [Diagnostic / Biomarker]