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Preserving Fertility After Colorectal Cancer Study

Preserving Fertility After Colorectal Cancer: The PREFACE Study

Who can join

As published by the study on ClinicalTrials.gov. "Not stated" means the study hasn't said — ask the study team.

Age
18 Years to 49 Years
Sex
All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
Compensation
Not stated

Other requirements are listed under Eligibility below. Only the study team can confirm whether you can join.

What to expect

No one can promise a trial will help you personally — that is what the research is trying to find out.

What participation involves

Not stated in the study description — ask the study team about visits and procedures.

Compensation
Not stated
  • Study-related exams and procedures are typically provided at no cost. This is how many trials work in general — confirm the details for this study with the study team.
  • Participants are monitored closely by the research team throughout the study.
  • Some participants may receive access to an investigational treatment, which is still being studied.
  • Your participation helps researchers learn whether this approach could help future patients.

About this study

In plain language

The PREFACE Study follows people diagnosed with colorectal cancer (cancer of the colon or rectum) between ages 18 and 49. It looks at their reproductive health, including the ability to have children, and their health over time.

The PREFACE Study is a prospective, longitudinal cohort study of reproductive health and clinical outcomes among individuals diagnosed with colorectal cancer between age 18 to 49 years.

Compensation is read from the study's own description and may be missing — always confirm with the study team.

Eligibility

Who can join

  • Have a confirmed diagnosis of cancer of the colon or rectum.
  • Were 18 to 49 years old when diagnosed.
  • Were diagnosed by or are seeing a doctor who takes part in the PREFACE Study.
  • Had no earlier history of colorectal cancer or treatment for it.
  • Are mentally and physically able to agree to join and take part in the study.

Who can't join

  • Women who are pregnant when diagnosed with colorectal cancer.
  • People in prison.
  • People who cannot give informed consent, meaning they cannot understand the study and agree to join.
  • People who cannot read, write, or fill out questionnaires in English.

Simplified for readability. The official criteria below are what the study team uses.

Official eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Known diagnosis of colorectal cancer * Age 18 to 49 years at colorectal cancer diagnosis * Diagnosed by and/or consulting with a physician participating in the PREFACE Study * No prior history of colorectal cancer and/or colorectal cancer treatment * Mentally and physically able to consent and participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Women who are pregnant at the time of colorectal cancer diagnosis * Prisoners * Unable to provide informed consent * Unable to read, write, or complete questionnaires in English

Study sites (1)

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