Frozen hope: new study aims to save fertility for young cancer patients
NCT ID NCT06063551
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
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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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University of Edinburgh
RECRUITINGEdinburgh, Lothian, EH164TJ, United Kingdom
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