Testicular disorder

This phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or slow the growth of rare genitourinary cancers that have spread. About 314 adults with these uncommon tumors will receive the drugs. The goal is to see if the …

This study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …

This study looks at how well a combination of four chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, docetaxel, melphalan, and carboplatin) followed by a stem cell transplant works in children and teens up to age 21 whose germ cell tumors have come back or not responded to treatment. Researchers …

This study tests a new drug called BI 3820768 in adults with advanced germ cell tumors, endometrial cancer, or ovarian cancer who have run out of treatment options. The drug aims to help the immune system fight cancer. Researchers will give increasing doses to find a safe amount …

This phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two drugs, enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, in people with rare cancers of the bladder, urinary tract, or testicles. The study aims to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. About 68 adults will receiv…

This phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug inotuzumab ozogamicin to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy improves outcomes for children and young adults with high-risk B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). The study will enroll about 6,000 participants an…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called CTIM-76 in people with advanced ovarian, testicular, or endometrial cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. CTIM-76 is a bispecific antibody designed to attach to a protein called Claudin-6 on cancer cells and he…

This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called XmAb541 in people with advanced ovarian, endometrial, or germ cell tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose. About 282 participants will receive…

This study is for children and young adults (ages 1 to 30) whose solid tumors have come back or not gone away with standard treatment. It tests two different drug pairs: one combines Onivyde with talazoparib, the other Onivyde with temozolomide. Both work by damaging cancer cell …

This study tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard radiation therapy is safe for people with cancers that have a protein called DLL3, including melanoma, lung cancer, and glioblastoma. About 30 adults with advanced or returning cancers will receive tarlatamab infusio…

This study is for people with relapsed germ cell tumors (a type of cancer often in the testicles or ovaries) who have already had high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. It tests whether taking a daily oral chemotherapy drug called etoposide for a while after treatment…

This phase 3 trial studies two approaches for germ cell tumors. For low-risk patients whose tumor has been removed, doctors will monitor them closely instead of giving chemotherapy. For standard-risk patients whose cancer has spread, the trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—carb…

This study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…

This study tests whether robotic surgery can be the first treatment for stage IIA/B testicular seminoma, instead of chemotherapy or radiation. The surgery removes lymph nodes in the abdomen using a robot. The goal is to see if it prevents cancer from coming back. The trial will e…

This study offers boys aged 0-17 the chance to freeze testicular tissue before undergoing treatments like chemotherapy or radiation that could cause permanent infertility. The tissue is stored for potential future use to achieve pregnancy. Researchers will track whether transplan…

This early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with ovarian cancer that has come back. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein (FSHR) found on cancer cells. The main goal is to check the safety of these…

This early-phase study tests a new drug called GV20-0251 in people with advanced solid tumors (like liver, lung, or skin cancer) that have stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety in a small group of 10 patients. It is not a cure, but …

This study tests whether taking two drugs (zanzalintinib and oral etoposide) after high-dose chemotherapy can help keep relapsed germ cell tumors from growing. About 38 adults whose cancer has not been cured by standard treatments will participate. The goal is to see if this comb…

This study is testing whether a simple scoring system called TWIST can accurately rule out testicular torsion in adult men with sudden scrotal pain. Researchers will enroll 1,000 men aged 18-40 at Swedish emergency departments. If the score works, it could reduce the need for unn…

This study tests a new imaging method using a safe dye called indocyanine green (ICG) to quickly tell if a child's testicular pain is due to torsion (twisted testicle) or something else. About 85% of children who have surgery for testicular pain don't actually have torsion. The g…

This study is testing whether a blood test that measures a substance called miRNA-371 can accurately detect active testicular cancer in people who have already had their primary tumor removed. Researchers will compare the blood test results with surgical findings to see how well …

This study tests a new, less invasive way to check if testicular cancer has spread. Doctors inject a dye into the testicle, then use a robot to find and remove the first lymph node that drains the tumor. The goal is to see if this method is accurate enough to replace more extensi…

This study tests whether a daily low-dose aspirin can prevent dangerous blood clots in people with advanced germ cell tumors (including testicular cancer) who are receiving standard chemotherapy. About 35 participants will take aspirin alongside their chemo for 26 weeks. The goal…

This study tests a drug called Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate) to see if it can prevent hearing loss in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for cancers like testicular, head and neck, or thoracic cancer. About 25 adults will take Pedmark alongside their chemo. The drug is alread…

This pilot study tests whether brodalumab, a drug used for autoimmune conditions like psoriasis, can safely reduce immune-related side effects caused by cancer immunotherapy. About 11 adults with advanced solid tumors who developed these side effects will receive brodalumab injec…

This study tests a digital app that connects young adults (ages 18-40) who have finished treatment for lymphoma, breast cancer, testicular cancer, or sarcoma. The app pairs them with trained peer navigators to help with challenges like symptoms, school, work, and relationships. R…

This early-stage trial tests whether adding Pedmark to standard cisplatin chemotherapy can prevent hearing loss in men with metastatic testicular cancer. About 80% of patients currently develop hearing damage from cisplatin. Pedmark works by neutralizing harmful molecules that ca…

This study tests whether a one-year supervised physical activity program can reduce long-term fatigue in men treated for metastatic testicular cancer. 236 participants will be randomly assigned to either the exercise program or standard recommendations. The main goal is to measur…

This study compares two standard pain relief methods—spinal morphine versus IV methadone—for men undergoing testicular cancer surgery. The goal is to see which approach provides better pain control and reduces the need for additional opioids. About 142 participants will be enroll…

This study compares two standard surgical techniques for removing a testicle due to cancer. One method cuts through a muscle layer (external oblique fascia), while the other spares it. Researchers want to see if sparing the muscle leads to less pain, less need for painkillers, an…

This study tests a digital health program called AYA STEPS for adolescent and young adult cancer survivors. The program uses video sessions and online materials to teach skills for managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, and to encourage follow-up care. Rese…

This study tests whether a home-based 'taste steering' program can improve food enjoyment for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. 201 adults with metastatic triple negative breast cancer, metastatic testicular cancer, or stage II-IV diffuse large B cell lymphoma will be rand…

This study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…

This study at the National Institutes of Health is looking at 1,000 adults with known or suspected hormone gland (endocrine) disorders. The goal is to better understand these conditions and help train doctors. Participants may receive tests, treatments, or surgery as part of thei…

This study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…

This study enrolls up to 15,000 children with known or suspected endocrine or metabolic disorders, along with their family members. Researchers will collect medical records, blood, saliva, and other samples to identify genetic changes linked to these conditions. The goal is to be…

This study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…

This study is looking for certain cells in the blood of people with 9 types of advanced cancers that have spread. Researchers will take one blood sample from each of 450 participants before they start a new treatment. They will use two different lab methods to see if they can fin…

This study follows 250 young adult cancer survivors to see how their social relationships and physical activity change over time and how these factors affect their quality of life. Participants wear an activity tracker and complete surveys. The goal is to learn how to better supp…

This study looks at why teenagers aged 10 to 18 wait more than 6 hours before going to the hospital for testicular torsion, a painful emergency that can damage the testicle. Researchers will ask 150 teens who had surgery for this condition to fill out a questionnaire about their …

This study enrolls adults with known or suspected endocrine (hormone gland) disorders, such as diabetes or thyroid disease, to help researchers learn more about these conditions. Participants will undergo medical exams, blood and imaging tests, and possibly genetic testing. The m…

This study tests if a dye called Indocyanine Green (ICG) can help surgeons find lymph nodes that may contain cancer in children with solid tumors in the belly. About 25 children under 21 with Wilms tumor or a type of muscle cancer will get the dye during surgery. The goal is to s…

This study looks for better ways to monitor kidney transplant recipients for signs of rejection or long-term damage. Researchers will collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from 1000 patients during routine biopsies to find early warning markers. The goal is to replace less sen…

This study tests a 4-session virtual program called CHAT-S for young adult cancer survivors aged 26-39. The program aims to improve their understanding of health insurance, reduce financial burden, and help them get recommended follow-up cancer screenings. Researchers will track …

This study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…

This study looks at men with good-prognosis metastatic testicular cancer to see if surgery (RPLND) leads to a better quality of life than chemotherapy. About 160 men over 18 will be followed to measure side effects and daily well-being. The goal is to find which treatment causes …

This study looks at bile acid levels in the blood and tumor tissue of 20 men with testicular germ cell cancer. Researchers want to see if these levels can serve as markers to predict how the disease will progress and how well it responds to treatment. The goal is to improve monit…

This observational study is testing whether a blood marker called miRNA371 can detect active germ cell tumors more accurately than standard imaging. Researchers will collect blood samples and perform scans on 100 adults newly diagnosed with germ cell tumors. The goal is to see if…

This study creates a registry of DNA and health information from 1,000 people with germ cell or testicular tumors, plus their relatives and unrelated volunteers. Researchers will collect data on diagnosis, family history, and risk factors to learn why some people develop these tu…

This study follows 400 patients who have had urologic cancer surgery with lymph node removal to see how often they develop lymphedema (leg swelling). Researchers will use questionnaires and special devices to measure swelling and tissue fluid over two years. The goal is to better…

This study follows 6,900 men treated for testicular cancer to find the best way to detect cancer return and manage long-term side effects. Participants will have regular check-ups using scans, blood tests, and exams. The goal is to create standard follow-up guidelines that catch …

This study is testing a new spinal fluid test that looks for tumor DNA in people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma who are at high risk for the cancer spreading to the brain. Researchers want to see how often this test finds signs of lymphoma that standard tests miss. About 50 part…

This study tracks 100 cancer survivors aged 18–74 to see how common muscle loss (sarcopenia) and cognitive problems ('chemo brain') are after treatment. Participants undergo physical and mental assessments. The goal is to better understand these long-term side effects and guide p…

This study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether a quick ultrasound of the thigh muscle can detect muscle loss (sarcopenia) in people who have finished cancer treatment. Researchers will compare the ultrasound results with a standard whole-body scan (DEXA) in 55 adults aged 18-74 with certain cancers…