Helping adolescent males with cancer and their families make decisions about sperm banking
Adaptation and implementation of a web-based Family centered Adolescent Sperm banking decision Tool for adolescent males with cancer
This project offers a web-based tool to help adolescent males with cancer and their families talk about and decide on sperm banking before cancer 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 ID | NIH-11164718 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many young men who survive childhood cancer may face fertility challenges later in life, and sperm banking is a way to preserve their ability to have children. However, many adolescents don't use this option, especially in hospitals with fewer resources. Our team created a special online tool called FAST to encourage families to discuss future parenthood and sperm banking. This project aims to adapt and implement this proven tool more widely, making it easier for families to access important information and make informed choices.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescent males, typically between 12 and 21 years old, who have recently been diagnosed with cancer and are considering fertility preservation.
Not a fit: Patients who have already completed cancer treatment or are not interested in future parenthood or fertility preservation may not directly benefit from this specific tool.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this project could significantly increase the number of adolescent males with cancer who preserve their fertility, improving their quality of life in the future.
How similar studies have performed: Our team previously developed and tested this tool, finding that it prompted deeper family discussions and significantly increased sperm banking rates.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- 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 below.