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Hidden heart risks in testicular cancer survivors: a closer look at chemotherapy's long shadow

NCT ID NCT05611307

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Indiana University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether testicular cancer survivors who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant have hidden heart disease that standard checkups might miss. Researchers will use advanced blood tests and CT scans to measure cholesterol, plaque in the arteries, and hormone levels. The goal is to understand how past cancer treatments may affect heart health years later.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If this study finds clear signs of early heart disease, it could lead to better screening and preventive care for testicular cancer survivors.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it will not test any new therapy. The findings may not apply to all survivors.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 150 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2022

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Testicular Cancer Patients who are disease free more than 5 years after diagnosis and treatment

Ages

18 to 99 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Patients \>18 years of age * Patients will be recruited only if cancer-free at clinical evaluation time. * For the cases a confirmed TC diagnosis who received one or more cycles of CBCT-based chemotherapies (CBCT group, Arm 2) * For the cases with a confirmed TC diagnosis who received one or more cycles of CBCT-based chemotherapies and underwent BMT for relapsed refractory disease (CBCT \& BMT group, Arm 3). * For the comparison cohort, biopsy-proven TC patients who had surgery for or surveillance of their testicular cancer and never received CBCTCBCT or BMT (surgical/surveillance, Arm 1) Exclusion Criteria * Prior known myocardial infarction (MI), atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) * Significant renal disease (GFR\<40) * Allergy to iodinated contrast * Antecedent chemotherapy for another primary cancer.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease cisplatin toxicity coronary artery disorder eunuchism hyperlipidemia hypogonadism, male Lipid Metabolism Disorders testicular cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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ASCVD Bone marrow transplant complications Cisplatin adverse reaction Coronary artery disease Hypogonadism, male Lipid disorder Survivorship Testicular cancer

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Indiana University

    RECRUITING

    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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