Fertility Preservation in Young Women With Cancer
Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, GASTHUISBERG · Aug 22, 2016
Trial Information
Current as of June 26, 2025
Recruiting
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This clinical trial is focused on helping young women with cancer preserve their ability to have children in the future. Researchers are studying how often this kind of fertility-preserving treatment is used, how well it works, and what happens to women long after their cancer treatment is finished. The results from women participating in this trial will be compared to those undergoing standard cancer treatments that may not include options for preserving fertility.
To be eligible for this study, participants must be young women who wish to protect their fertility while receiving cancer treatment. They will need to provide written permission to take part in the trial. Unfortunately, women with significant mental challenges that would prevent them from understanding the study cannot participate. Those who join can expect to be closely monitored during their treatment and follow-up care, allowing researchers to gather important information about both their cancer care and fertility outcomes.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Young women who want to preserve their fertility during cancer treatment. Patients need to give their signed and written informed consent to participate in the study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Mentally disabled or significantly altered mental status that would prohibit the understanding and giving of informed consent
About University Hospital, Gasthuisberg
University Hospital Gasthuisberg is a leading academic medical center dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent clinical trial sponsor, it focuses on translating scientific discoveries into effective treatments and therapies, contributing to the improvement of patient outcomes. The institution is committed to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare professionals and researchers, ensuring the highest ethical standards and rigorous methodologies in its clinical trials. By leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise, University Hospital Gasthuisberg plays a pivotal role in the development of new medical interventions that address pressing health challenges.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Leuven, , Belgium
Amsterdam, , Netherlands
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Frédéric Amant, MD, PhD
Principal Investigator
UZ Gasthuisberg & KU Leuven, Belgium
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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