Testicular Tissue Preservation for Boys with Cancer

Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation in Children

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cancer Cancer-Related Condition Infertility
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
0 – 17
Sex
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
200 (estimated)
Sponsor
Mayo Clinic · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for boys aged 0-17 who have medical issues that might affect their ability to have children in the future. If eligible, you may undergo a procedure to freeze testicular tissue for future use before starting treatments that could harm fertility.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am a male aged 0-17 years.
  • I am undergoing surgery or treatments like chemotherapy that could affect my testicles.
  • I have a medical condition that affects my fertility.
  • I have one testicle but limited future fertility due to a medical condition.
  • I can provide written consent for the procedure and associated tests.
  • I will undergo pre-operative health evaluations.
  • I have two testicles if I'm getting one removed for preservation.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a condition that prevents me from giving informed consent.
  • I have a serious health issue that increases my surgery risks.
  • I have already had chemotherapy or radiation that harmed my testicles.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial

This protocol is being designed to offer testicular tissue cryopreservation to male pediatric patients (0-17 years of age) with fertility threatening medical diagnoses or facing surgery, chemotherapy or radiation therapy that may cause loss of reproductive potential.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: (All inclusion criteria must be met.) * Be male 0-17 years of age * Meet at least one of the following four conditions: * Be scheduled to undergo surgery, chemotherapy, drug treatment and/or radiation for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition or malignancy with r…
Contacts

Asma Chattha, MBBS

507-538-0127

chattha.asma@mayo.edu

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Chloe Schluttner

507-293-0392

Schluttner.Chloe@mayo.edu

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