Fertility Preservation Discussion for Cancer

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byLeena Nahata, MD

Age: < 65

Sex: Male

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Leena Nahata

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Very little is known about how medical providers can help adolescent and young adults (AYAs) and their caregivers make decisions about fertility preservation (sperm banking) before beginning cancer treatment. The purpose of this study is to see if having a guided conversation about fertility preservation increases preservation rates and/or satisfaction with the decision among AYA males with cancer. The primary hypothesis is that compared to standard of care control group (routine fertility consult at diagnosis, n=20), AYAs in the intervention arm (routine fertility consult at diagnosis + FP Decision Tool and Facilitated Conversation by trained interventionist) will have higher rates of FP uptake. The secondary hypothesis is that families in the intervention group will report better FP decision quality compared to those in the control arm.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for young males aged 12-25 with a new cancer diagnosis who are about to start treatment that could affect fertility. They must understand English and be at a certain stage of puberty to bank sperm. It's not for those with cognitive issues or non-English speaking parents.

Inclusion Criteria

I am expected to undergo additional therapy after my initial cancer treatment.

I am male.

I am in puberty and eligible for sperm banking.

+2 more

Exclusion Criteria

Your parents do not speak English.

I have difficulty with thinking or memory that makes it hard for me to complete tasks.

Participant Groups

The study tests if a special tool and conversation about sperm banking before cancer treatment can help increase the number of young men preserving their fertility and improve satisfaction with their decision, compared to just getting routine fertility advice.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: FP Decision Tool and Discussion (Treatment)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants will receive a standard of care fertility consult and will participate in a family-centered psychoeducational intervention consisting of completing a FP Decision Tool and participating in a guided discussion about responses and discrepancies identified in the FP Decision Tool.

Group II: Standard of Care (Control)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants will receive a standard of care fertility consult.