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Could freezing testicular tissue save fertility for boys and men?

NCT ID NCT06387498

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether it's possible and safe to freeze testicular tissue for males of any age who face infertility due to medical treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. Researchers will collect a small sample of testicular tissue through a biopsy and freeze it for potential future use. The goal is to see how many eligible patients choose the procedure and how many have their tissue successfully preserved, while also tracking any side effects.

What this could mean

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Active substance
testicular tissue biopsy and cryopreservation
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a way to preserve fertility for males who might otherwise become infertile due to medical treatments or conditions.
What could go wrong
This is an early feasibility study with only 60 participants. The procedure carries risks like bleeding, infection, or long-term pain, and it's not yet known if the frozen tissue can later restore fertility.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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

Started

Sep 2020

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male at any age. 2. Scheduled to undergo surgery, chemotherapy, drug treatment and/or radiation for the treatment or prevention of a medical condition or malignancy with risk of causing permanent and complete loss of subsequent testicular function. Be in significant risk of infertility as defined by: * Cyclophosphamide equivalent dose (CED) ≥4 g/m2 * Total body irradiation (TBI) * Testicular radiation \>2.5 Gy * Cisplatin 500 mg/m2 * Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) 3. Or have a medical condition or malignancy that requires removal of all or part of one or both testicles. 4. Or have newly diagnosed or recurrent disease. Those who were not enrolled at the time of initial diagnosis (i.e., patients with recurrent disease) are eligible if they have not previously received therapy that is viewed as likely to result in complete and permanent loss of testicular function. 5. Have two testicles if undergoing elective removal of a testicle for fertility preservation only. Note: removal of both testicles will limit fertility preservation options. 6. Sign an approved informed consent and authorization permitting the release of personal health information. The patient and/or the patient's legally authorized guardian must acknowledge in writing that consent for specimen collection has been obtained, in accordance with institutional policies approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 7. Consent for serum tests for infectious diseases \[including Hepatitis B Surface Antigen, Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Antibody, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) antigen/antibody screen to be performed at the time of testicular tissue harvesting. 8. Undergo a full history and physical examination and obtain standard pre-operative clearance (based on the most recent American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) Guideline for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation for Noncardiac Surgery) as determined by their primary surgeon. Exclusion Criteria Patients will be ineligible for participation in this study if they are: 1. Diagnosed with psychological, psychiatric, or other conditions which prevent giving fully informed consent. 2. Diagnosed with an underlying medical condition that significantly increases their risk of complications from anesthesia and surgery.

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Locations

  • University of Colorado

    RECRUITING

    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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