Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Cancer Autoimmune Disorders
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Sex
Male
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
1,500 (estimated)
Sponsor
University of Pittsburgh · Other
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About This Trial

Testicular tissue cryopreservation is an experimental procedure where a young boy's testicular tissue is retrieved and frozen. This technique is reserved for young male patients who are not yet producing mature sperm, with the ultimate goal that their tissue may be used in the future to restore fertility when experimental techniques emerge from the research pipeline.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be male at any age. * Be scheduled to undergo surgery, chemotherapy, drug treatment and/or radiation for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition or malignancy with risk of causing permanent and complete loss of subsequent testicular function. * Or, have a medical co…
Contacts

Jen Anglin

412-641-7475

fertilitypreservation@upmc.edu

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