Study details
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Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation for Fertility Preservation
University of Pittsburgh
NCT IDNCT02972801ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
1,500
Study length
about 20 years
Ages
All ages
Sex
Male only
Locations
1 site in PA
About this study
This trial is testing a procedure where 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.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Undergo Testicular biopsy
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low7%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
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Procedures
biopsy
Body systems
Oncology