Implementation of the Family-Centered Adolescent Sperm Banking Decision Tool (Fast)

Study on Fertility Decisions for Teens with Cancer

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Amanda J. Saraf, DO

Primary Investigator

Enrolling By Invitation
13 years - 21 years
Male
Phase N/A
40 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The purpose of this study is to learn more about thoughts and experiences completing the FAST, a tool healthcare providers us as part of a fertility consult. This information may help us better incorporate the FAST into fertility consults at other healthcare institutions. 

THIS STUDY IS ENROLLING BY INVITATION ONLY - Consistent with most oncology trials, patients are not actively “recruited,” but are screened by their physician for appropriate clinical trial(s) at the time of their routine clinic visit. Occasionally, a patient may be a self-referral or physician referral, but are still screened for appropriate clinical trials at the time of their routine clinic visit. PI and staff may send copies of relevant consent forms to these patients to look over prior to actually consenting or enrolling them. This may take place at the patient's visit at which the consent is presented or the patient's next visit to the outpatient hematology/oncology clinic. 
 
Interested in participating? For more information about this research study or other cancer-related clinical trials at IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, please contact:
IU Clinical Trials Office 
Phone: (317) 278-5632

Detailed description of study

Patients and caregivers who have completed, or at least partially completed, the FAST, which is delivered as a part of a standard fertility consult and is intended for adolescent males (13-21) newly diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers.The study team at NCH will monitor enrollment of eligible participants and will communicate with the site PIs/study teams to facilitate recruitment at their respective sites.

Clinicians at all sites will offer the FAST as part of clinical care during/after the fertility consult and before treatment initiation. Embedded at the end of the FAST will be a message that a research study is examining perspectives and experiences using the FAST as implemented, with the option to opt out of future contact regarding this research study. Participants will complete the single survey that contains questions about their background, sperm banking decision, decision satisfaction, and experiences using the FAST. The survey will take about 5-10 minutes to complete.
 

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Cancer, Riley
  • Age: 13 years - 21 years
  • Gender: Male

Inclusion Criteria: 

Adolescent and caregiver participants must meet all the inclusion criteria to be eligible for the study. The inclusion criteria are: 
•    Completed, or at least partially completed the FAST, which is intended for the following population and their caregivers:
•    Male 
•    Aged 13-21 years  
•    New cancer diagnosis 
•    Pubertal (at least Tanner stage 2-3, eligible for sperm banking as determined in the Oncofertility consult)
•    English-speaking

This study investigates the use of a tool called the Family-Centered Adolescent Sperm Banking Decision Tool (FAST) during fertility consultations. The purpose is to understand the thoughts and experiences of adolescents and their caregivers who have completed or partially completed the FAST. This tool is part of the fertility consult process for adolescent males who have been newly diagnosed with cancer.

Participants in this study will be asked to complete a survey about their experiences with the FAST. The survey includes questions about their background, their decision regarding sperm banking, their satisfaction with that decision, and their overall experiences using the FAST. It will take about 5-10 minutes to finish the survey.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be male, aged 13-21, newly diagnosed with cancer, and at least Tanner stage 2-3. They must have completed or partially completed the FAST and be English-speaking.
  • Study details: Participants will complete a survey about their experiences with the FAST, including questions about their sperm banking decision and decision satisfaction.
Updated on 02 Mar 2026. Study ID: PHO-NATIONWIDE-FAST, 29241
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Interested in the study?

This study is accepting only persons who receive care at a certain clinic or doctor or who are part of an invited group. Questions about this study can be directed to the study team listed in the description or contact your doctor to see if you are eligible.

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