Triptorelin for the Prevention of Ovarian Damage in Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This phase III trial compares the effect of giving triptorelin vs no triptorelin in preventing ovarian damage in adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer receiving chemotherapy with an alkylating agents. Alkylating agents are part of standard chemotherapy, but may cause damage to the ovaries. If the ovaries are not working well or completely shut down, then it will be difficult or impossible to get pregnant in the future. Triptorelin works by blocking certain hormones and causing the ovaries to slow down or pause normal activity. The triptorelin used in this study stays active in the body for 24 weeks or about 6 months after a dose is given. After triptorelin is cleared from the body, the ovaries resume normal activities. Adding triptorelin before the start of chemotherapy treatment may reduce the chances of damage to the ovaries.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * \< 40 years of age at the time of enrollment * Patient must be a post-menarchal female and report that their initial menstrual period occurred \> 6 months prior to enrollment. (Current menstrual status is not part of the inclusion criteria.) * Newly diagnosed with first cancer, exclusive of breast cancer. * Note: Apart from breast carcinoma, other tumor types originating in the breast are permitted (e.g., sarcoma, lymphoma). * Planned treatment must include one or more of the following alkylating agents delivered with curative intent: cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, procarbazine, chlorambucil, carmustine (BCNU), lomustine (CCNU), melphalan, thiotepa, busulfan, nitrogen mustard. * For patients \< 20 years of age at enrollment, the expected alkylator dose must be ≥ 4 g/m\^2 cumulative cyclophosphamide equivalent dose (CED). For patients ≥ 20 years of age at enrollment, any planned alkylator dose is permitted. Eligible patients must receive at least one of the alkylato