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Turner syndrome is a chromosomal disorder associated with the complete or partial absence of an X chromosome.
Biomarker and diagnostic research for Turner syndrome has been reported in the published literature.
No approved treatments are currently available for Turner syndrome. An additional 1 compound holds orphan drug designation.
While no drugs are FDA-approved specifically for Turner syndrome, some of the following designated compounds may be used off-label in clinical practice. Treatment decisions should be made in consultation with a specialist familiar with this condition.
The following drugs have received orphan drug designation from the FDA for Turner syndrome. Orphan designation reflects regulatory interest and does not indicate approval for treatment.
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Estimated prevalence: 1-5 in 10,000 (Uncommon).
36 clinical trials registered, 10 recruiting. Interventions under study include other interventions, drug therapy, procedural interventions, and gene therapy. Pipeline includes 3 PHASE4, 4 PHASE3, 5 PHASE2. Research is sponsored by a mix of industry and academic institutions.
NCT ID | Title | Phase | Sponsor | Status |
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[NCT06202846](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06202846) |
Data assembled from 5 of 12 sources · Last updated Sep 20, 2026, 7:23 AM UTC
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Designated
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Ethinyl Estradiol, USP | Ethinyl Estradiol, USP | Bio-Technology General Corp. | 1988 | — | Withdrawn |
Gene therapy approaches for Turner syndrome have been reported in the published literature.
36 trials found
Identification of Y Chromosome From Free Circulating DNA in Patients With Turner Syndrome |
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University Hospital, Strasbourg, France |
RECRUITING |
[NCT06544473](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06544473) | Determining Dose Equivalence Between Oral and Transdermal Estrogen Treatment in Women With Turner Syndrome | PHASE4 | Aarhus University Hospital | RECRUITING |
[NCT04798690](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT04798690) | Long-term Safety and Effectiveness of Growtropin®-II Treatment in Children With Short Stature | — | Dong-A ST Co., Ltd. | RECRUITING |
[NCT07344012](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT07344012) | Parental Project Amongst 93 Patients With Turner Syndrome | — | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France | RECRUITING |
[NCT06570460](https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06570460) | Long Term Effects of Oral Versus Transdermal Estrogen Replacement Therapy in Turner Syndrome | PHASE4 | Aarhus University Hospital | RECRUITING |
369 publications have been identified in PubMed for Turner syndrome. Kisho has analyzed 271 by research type. Research spans Review / Meta-Analysis (34%), Epidemiology / Natural History (22%), and Case Report / Case Series (17%).
Research Type | Count | % of Total |
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Research summaries | 91 | 34% |
Disease patterns and progression | 59 | 22% |
Patient case studies | 46 | 17% |
Laboratory research | 30 | 11% |
Clinical study results | 25 | 9% |
Testing and diagnosis research | 12 | 4% |
Other research | 6 | 2% |
New treatment approaches | 2 | 1% |
Elsaim S (2026). [PMID: 42112755](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42112755/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Basic Science / Preclinical]
Swenson KS (2026). [PMID: 41190564](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41190564/). *Am J Med Genet A*. [Review / Meta-Analysis]
Rocha VBC (2026). [PMID: 40934600](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40934600/). *Braz J Otorhinolaryngol*. [Clinical Trial Publication]
Álvarez-Nava F (2026). [PMID: 41556336](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41556336/). *Gynecol Endocrinol*. [Other]
Sage A (2026). [PMID: 41535243](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41535243/). *Hum Reprod*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Ceran A (2026). [PMID: 42039118](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42039118/). *Front Endocrinol (Lausanne)*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Su X (2026). [PMID: 40699415](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40699415/). *Int Urol Nephrol*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Choi-Klier JI (2026). [PMID: 42130932](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42130932/). *Eur J Case Rep Intern Med*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
Rios-Flores IM (2026). [PMID: 42003847](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42003847/). *Genet Test Mol Biomarkers*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
De Gaspari M (2026). [PMID: 41475307](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41475307/). *JACC Adv*. [Epidemiology / Natural History]
AI-curated news mentioning Turner syndrome
Updated Aug 17, 2026
A study published in PubMed examines the sexual function of patients with Turner syndrome compared to women with premature ovarian insufficiency. The findings contribute to understanding the unique challenges faced by these patient populations.
A rare case study highlights the prenatal diagnosis and management of monozygotic twins discordant for Turner syndrome. This research contributes to understanding the complexities of twin pathology in relation to genetic disorders.
A rare case report details the co-occurrence of moyamoya syndrome and Turner syndrome in a 4-year-old girl from Sudan. This case highlights the complexities of diagnosing and managing multiple rare conditions simultaneously.