Clinical trial Recruiting at 3 sites Phase 3 Interventional Ages 0 to 50

Telehealth support for young cancer patients to preserve fertility

Official title: Evaluation of a Telehealth Oncofertility Care Intervention in Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Patients: a Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial

Run by University of California, San Diego · NCT05443737 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study tests a new telehealth program to see if it helps young cancer patients get better support and information about preserving their fertility.

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Quick facts

PhasePhase 3
Study typeInterventional
Ages0 Years to 50 Years
SexAll
Enrollment2800 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of California, San Diego
Academic / other
Locations4 sites (Duarte, California and 3 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJanuary 1, 2022
Main results expectedAugust 31, 2027
Study endsAugust 31, 2027
Registry record updatedDecember 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT05443737 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates include newly diagnosed cancer patients or those experiencing a cancer relapse, aged 0 to 42 years for females and 0 to 50 years for males.

Probably not a fit

Patients with non-melanoma skin cancer or metastatic/Stage IV non-thyroid solid tumors may not benefit from this study due to the nature of their treatment and prognosis.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates a multi-component telehealth intervention designed to enhance engagement in oncofertility care among adolescent and young adult cancer patients. The intervention aims to provide tailored support and resources to help these patients make informed decisions regarding fertility preservation. By observing the implementation of this intervention, the study seeks to determine its effectiveness in improving patient outcomes in oncofertility care. The researchers hypothesize that increased engagement will lead to better alignment with patients' fertility goals.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve fertility preservation options and outcomes for young cancer survivors.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promise in using telehealth interventions for similar patient populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Newly diagnosed cancer or cancer relapse
* Primary language English or Spanish
* Receiving oncology care at participating clinical sites
* Ages 0 to 42 years if female
* Ages 0 to 50 years if male

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-melanoma skin cancer, because primary treatment is excision with no infertility risk
* Metastatic/Stage IV non-thyroid solid tumors, because of poor prognosis

Where it's running

  • City of Hope
    Duarte, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • University of California San Diego
    La Jolla, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego
    San Diego, California, United States
    Recruiting
  • Cancer Resource Center of the Desert
    El Centro, California, United States
    Active not recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: H. Irene Su, MD, MSCE — University of California, San Diego
  • Study coordinator: H. Irene Su, MD, MSCE
  • Email: hisu@health.ucsd.edu
  • Phone: 858-822-5986

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.