Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational

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.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
SexAll
Enrollment2000 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of Ulm
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ulm, Baden-Wurttemberg)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 9, 2024
Main results expectedNovember 2044
Study endsNovember 2044
Registry record updatedJanuary 16, 2025
Trial IDNCT06692868 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

  • 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

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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