Frozen hope: new study protects fertility in young cancer patients

NCT ID NCT03180918

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study aims to help boys who need strong cancer treatments that could harm their ability to have children later. For those who haven't gone through puberty, doctors will freeze a small piece of testicular tissue to save stem cells. The goal is to protect future fertility and create a biobank for research.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm childhood neoplasm infertility disorder neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • CHUV

    RECRUITING

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    Contact

  • Geneva University Hospitals

    RECRUITING

    Geneva, 1211, Switzerland

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

  • UKBB

    RECRUITING

    Basel, Switzerland

    Contact