Short Term Genetic Effects of Chemotherapy on Male Germ Cells

NCT02975245 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 200

Last updated 2025-09-19

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Summary

This study will determine the short-term effects of chemotherapy on sperm DNA.The study involves the collection of semen sample through ejaculation prior to initiation of chemotherapy and up to three time points after initiation of chemotherapy.

Conditions

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Semen collection and analysis

Semen sample will be collected prior to the initiation of chemotherapy and one week after the first round of chemotherapy.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Pittsburgh

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kyle Orwig, PhD · University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
50 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2013-02-28
Primary Completion
2025-04-30
Completion
2025-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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