Frozen hope: new study aims to protect fertility in young boys

NCT ID NCT02872532

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study offers boys aged 0-17 the chance to freeze testicular tissue before starting treatments like chemotherapy or radiation that could cause infertility. The goal is to use this tissue later to help them have biological children. Researchers will track how many pregnancies and live births result from the stored tissue.

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

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    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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