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
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Locations
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CHUV
RECRUITINGLausanne, Switzerland
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Geneva University Hospitals
RECRUITINGGeneva, 1211, Switzerland
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UKBB
RECRUITINGBasel, Switzerland
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