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Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors

Effect of Cancer Treatment on Testicular Function and Semen Quality in Male Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Survivors


Sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

200 participants

Start Date

Jan 16, 2023

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Cancer treatment can affect the testicular function, including sperm and hormonal functions. The aim of this study is to assess the testicular function and semen quality in young men who recover from childhood and adolescent cancer in Hong Kong. This can provide more information for pre-treatment counselling as well as improve post treatment survivorship care. The testicular function will be compared to aged-matched controls from men attending the Family Planning Association for premarital check-up.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study is investigating how cancer treatment during childhood or adolescence affects fertility and testicular function in male survivors who are now adults. Researchers will analyze sperm quality and hormone levels to understand the long-term reproductive effects of pediatric cancer therapy. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a male between 18 and 50 years old - You were treated with chemotherapy and/or radiation for cancer diagnosed before age 18 - Your cancer has been in remission for at least 2 years - You are able to provide a semen sample by masturbation **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are unable to provide a semen sample - You have a history of undescended testes (cryptorchidism) or testicular cancer - You have had a vasectomy - You are currently on testosterone replacement therapy - You are unwilling to participate Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERHormonal profile

Blood for FSH, LH, testosterone

OTHERSemen analysis

Semen analysis

OTHERQuestionnaire

The European Male Ageing Study (EMAS) questionnaire


Locations(1)

Queen Mary Hospital

Hong Kong, China

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