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NCT02972801 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation

A NA study of Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
1,500
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT02972801: Recruiting NA study of Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

NCT02972801 is a NA study of Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders that is actively recruiting participants, run by University of Pittsburgh. The registered enrollment target is 1,500 participants, below the 3,489-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02972801, a NA study of Cancer and Autoimmune Disorders, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by University of Pittsburgh.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
1,500 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

Testicular tissue cryopreservation is an experimental procedure where a young boy's testicular tissue is retrieved and frozen. This technique is reserved for young male patients who are not yet producing mature sperm, with the ultimate goal that their tissue may be used in the future to restore fertility when experimental techniques emerge from the research pipeline.

Primary Outcome

A segment of testicular specimen (\~5%) will be removed and assessed for presence of spermatogonial stem cells by immunofluorescence and hematoxylin staining

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Testicular biopsy

Study Locations (1)

Pennsylvania

  • Magee-Womens Hospital - Pittsburgh

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 1,500 participants
Start Date 2010-01-06
Est. Completion 2030-01-01
Phase NA
University of Pittsburgh

1,238 total trials

What NCT02972801 shows while recruiting

NCT02972801 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. Its 1,500 participants enrollment target places it among the larger protocols in the corpus, below the 3,489-participant average among 615 other Cancer trials with a reported enrollment target (57% lower).

The record links to 2 conditions, with Cancer appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Testicular biopsy is the first listed.

NCT02972801 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02972801 about?

NCT02972801 is a clinical study titled "Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation". Testicular tissue cryopreservation is an experimental procedure where a young boy's testicular tissue is retrieved and frozen. This technique is reserved for young male patients who are not yet producing mature sperm, with the ultimate goal that their tissue may be used in the future to restore fert...

What is the current status of trial NCT02972801?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 1,500 participants. The study started on 2010-01-06. Estimated completion is 2030-01-01.

What conditions does trial NCT02972801 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02972801?

The interventions under investigation include: Testicular biopsy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02972801?

This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,238 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT02972801 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT02972801's enrollment target sits among peer trials

1,500 68th of 615 higher than 545 of 615 other Cancer trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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