Testicular Tissue Freezing for Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders

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
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for boys of any age who are about to undergo treatments that could affect their ability to have children in the future. Participants will have a small piece of their testicular tissue frozen for potential future use to restore fertility.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am male at any age.
  • I will have surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation that might harm my testicular function.
  • I have a medical condition that requires removal of part or all of one or both testicles.
  • I have a newly diagnosed or recurrent disease.
  • I have two testicles if I am undergoing elective removal for fertility preservation.
  • I can provide signed consent for the procedure.
  • I am willing to undergo screening for infectious diseases.
  • I will participate in long-term follow-up.

You may not be able to join if

  • I have a psychological condition that prevents me from giving informed consent.
  • I have a medical condition that puts me at high risk for surgery complications.

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

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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