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The Effect of Radiation on Semen Quality and Fertility in Men With Prostate Cancer

NCT00496249 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 19

Last updated 2015-12-22

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Many younger men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. These patients are often choosing radiation therapy as their primary treatment. The effect of this therapy on fertility will have a direct impact on their decision about therapeutic options and fertility preservation. The researchers hypothesize that when patients are treated with radiation for localized prostate cancer, infertility can occur due to direct damage to seminiferous tubules affecting sperm quality.

Conditions

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University Health Network, Toronto

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Neil Fleshner, MD · University Health Network, Toronto

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
55 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2007-07-31
Primary Completion
2008-01-31
Completion
2008-01-31

Countries

  • Canada

Study Locations

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Diseases

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