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Testicular Tissue Freezing for Infertility (TTC Trial)

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Recruiting

Led By Leslie Appiah, MD

Research Sponsored by University of Colorado, Denver

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

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

Must not have

Diagnosed with an underlying medical condition that significantly increases their risk of complications from anesthesia and surgery

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up every six months throughout the life of the study (up to 7 years)

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is looking at a new way to preserve fertility in male patients who may become infertile due to their disease or treatment. They want to see if freezing a piece of testicular tissue is

Who is the study for?

This trial is for male patients of any age who may become infertile due to a medical condition or treatments that are harmful to reproductive cells. It's specifically aimed at those for whom freezing testicular tissue is the only option to preserve fertility.

What is being tested?

The study focuses on taking a small sample of testicular tissue and freezing it (cryopreservation) with the goal of preserving future fertility. The feasibility and acceptability of this procedure in patients at risk of infertility will be evaluated.

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects might include discomfort, bruising, or infection at the biopsy site where tissue is taken from the testicles. Long-term effects are uncertain since this is an experimental procedure.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am scheduled for treatment that may permanently affect my ability to produce sperm.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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I have a health condition that makes anesthesia and surgery riskier for me.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ every six months throughout the life of the study (up to 7 years)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~every six months throughout the life of the study (up to 7 years)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and every six months throughout the life of the study (up to 7 years) for reporting.