Evaluating fertility and ovarian function in female childhood cancer survivors
Official title: PReserving Fertility and Quality of Life IN Belgian Female Paediatric CancEr SurvivorS
Run by Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege · NCT06626282 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing how certain cancer treatments affect the fertility and ovarian health of women who survived childhood cancer to see if they can find new ways to predict ovarian problems later on.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 340 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Liege Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | chemotherapy |
| Locations | 3 sites (Liège, Wallonia and 2 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | November 1, 2024 |
| Trial ID | NCT06626282 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are female survivors of pediatric cancer who were diagnosed before the age of 17 and are now at least 18 years old.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who have not survived childhood cancer or those diagnosed with cancer after the specified age will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to assess the impact of low-intermediate dose alkylating agents and ovarian cryopreservation on ovarian function in female survivors of pediatric cancer. It will involve a cohort of female survivors aged 18 and older, analyzing their ovarian health and fertility outcomes. The study will also seek to identify new epigenetic markers that could predict the risk of premature ovarian insufficiency. Data will be collected from the Paediatrics Late Effects database and through fertility evaluations at specialized centers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance fertility preservation strategies and improve the quality of life for female childhood cancer survivors.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in fertility preservation techniques for cancer survivors, making this approach both relevant and potentially impactful.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Child and adolescent female patients included in the Paediatrics Late Effects Project: * diagnosed with cancer1 between 01/01/2004 and 31/12/2018 * \<17 years old at diagnosis * treated at CHU Liège site Citadelle or CHC, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc and HUDERF * alive * ≥ 18 years-old at time of recruitment. Exclusion Criteria: * Cancer diagnosis for controls
Where it's running
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Hopital de la Citadelle
Liège, Wallonia, Belgium Recruiting -
Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc
Brussels, Belgium Not yet recruiting -
Huderf
Brussels, Belgium Not yet recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bianca David, MD
- Email: bianca.andreea.david@citadelle.be
- Phone: 32 4 321 87 39
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.