A tool to help families make decisions about sperm banking for adolescent boys with cancer
Official title: Adaptation and implementation of a web-based Family centered Adolescent Sperm banking decision Tool for adolescent males with cancer
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-10932925 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating an easy-to-use online tool to help families of teenage boys with cancer understand their options for sperm banking, so they can make better choices about preserving fertility before treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $341,302 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA284073-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10932925 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent males aged 12 to 21 who have been newly diagnosed with cancer and their families.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not diagnosed with cancer or who are older than 21 years may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and implementing a web-based tool designed to assist families in making informed decisions about sperm banking for adolescent males diagnosed with cancer. The tool aims to improve communication among family members regarding fertility preservation options and to increase the rates of sperm banking prior to cancer treatment. By addressing barriers to sperm banking, such as lack of information and support, the project seeks to enhance access to fertility preservation services for young cancer patients. The approach includes testing the tool in various healthcare settings to ensure it meets the needs of diverse families.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve fertility preservation rates among adolescent males with cancer, enhancing their quality of life and future family planning options.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that family-centered decision-making tools can effectively increase the rates of sperm banking among adolescent males with cancer, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nahata, Leena — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Nahata, Leena
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.