Protecting fertility in young cancer patients
Official title: Fertility Protection for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults
Run by University of Ulm · NCT06692868 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to find ways to help young cancer patients keep their ability to have children after treatment by looking at what might affect their fertility.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 2000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Ulm Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 9, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2044 |
| Study ends | November 2044 |
| Registry record updated | January 16, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06692868 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates include children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with cancer or undergoing stem cell transplantation before the age of 21.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are older than 21 or those without a cancer diagnosis or stem cell transplantation 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 observational study aims to enhance fertility preservation and long-term care for children, adolescents, and young adults undergoing cancer treatments or stem cell transplantation. It focuses on identifying factors that predict fertility issues post-treatment, addressing the concerns of patients and their families, and improving clinical practices related to fertility preservation. By creating a comprehensive database, the study seeks to document critical risk factors and improve the quality of care for this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better fertility preservation strategies and support for young cancer patients, improving their quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: While fertility preservation in pediatric oncology has been addressed, this study's comprehensive approach to long-term follow-up and documentation is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Children, adolescents, young adults with a diagnosis of cancer before the age of 21 years or Children, adolescents, young adults undergoing SCT for a malignant or non-malignant condition before the age of 21 years treated at the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University Medical Center Ulm, Germany.
Where it's running
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Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendmedizin, Sektion Pädiatrische Endokrinologie und Diabetologie
Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Christian Denzer, Prof. Dr. — Ulm University Medical Centre - Division of Paediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes
- Study coordinator: Christian Denzer, Prof. Dr.
- Email: christian.denzer@uniklinik-ulm.de
- Phone: +49 731 500 57056
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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.