Frozen hope: new study aims to save fertility for young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT06063551

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Edinburgh Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study collects and freezes testicular tissue from prepubertal boys before they start cancer treatment that has a high risk of causing infertility. The tissue is stored for potential future use to restore fertility and for research to better understand germ cell development. Up to 100 boys will be enrolled at a hospital in Edinburgh, with tissue stored for up to 55 years.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this could help preserve fertility in boys who might otherwise become infertile after cancer treatment.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage tissue storage study, not a treatment. It is unknown if the frozen tissue can later restore fertility, and the procedure carries surgical risks.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm infertility disorder neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDHOOD CANCER FERTILITY DISORDERS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Edinburgh
RECRUITING

Edinburgh, Lothian, EH164TJ, United Kingdom

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