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Spermatogonial Stem Cell (SSC) Transplant and Testicular Tissue Grafting

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by University of Pittsburgh
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity of Pittsburgh
Started2023-11-10
Est. completion2027-07-01
Eligibility
SexMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
Locations1 site

Summary

Spermatogonial stem cell transplantation through ultrasound guided rete testis injection and testicular tissue grafting will be performed for participants who have frozen testicular tissue prior to gonadotoxic therapy. The purpose of this study is to test the safety and feasibility of these transplant technologies and restore fertility for these participants.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* Male participant at least in Tanner stage 3
* Previously cryopreserved and stored testicular tissue/cells (frozen due to an infertility-risking diagnosis or treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation) available for autologous transplantation and grafting
* Healthy enough to undergo anesthesia
* Written clearance for the procedure from the patient's hematologist or oncologist to confirm the patient has finished treatment for primary condition and are clear to undergo autologous stem cell transplant

Exclusion Criteria:

* Participants considered to be high risk for surgical complications
* Participants with a history of leukemia, lymphoma or testicular cancer or a cancer that likely involved testicles at the time of testicular tissue collection
* Diagnosed with psychological, psychiatric, or other conditions which prevent giving fully informed consent.

Conditions3

Autoimmune DisorderCancerInfertility, Male

Locations1 site

Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213
Rachel Neelley412-641-7475fertilitypreservation@upmc.edu

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