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Evaluation of Bile Acid Concentrations and Their Signaling as Markers of Testicular Tumorigenesis and Germ Cell Tumor Chemosensitivity

NCT07463508 · tracked via the Priya Life Science France tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-01-01
Last updated
2026-03-11

Condition(s) studied

Testicular Germ Cell Cancer

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

blood sampling →Tissue sampling

blood sampling: Blood samples will allow the measurement of AFP, LDH and HCG as well as the measurement of testosterone, glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides and bile acids

Tissue sampling: On these tissues (tumoral and non-tumoral), the investigators will carry out analysis of the bile acid composition by mass spectrometry, molecular characterization by RNAseq, histological characterization and analysis in cell culture

Study summary

This is a study exploring measurable markers in the blood of patients with testicular tumors. The investigators will focus on the importance of measuring and analyzing these markers for their prognostic value and predictive response to treatment.

Eligibility

Sex
MALE
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient, male, with a clinical and biological diagnosis of germ cell tumor of the testis in pre-orchidectomy, at the stage of the disease and any histological subtype of germ cell tumor * Affiliation with a Social Security organization * Able to give informed consent to participate in the research. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with a hepatobiliary pathology * Patient treated with Colestyramine * Patient who has undergone cholecystectomy or extensive resection of the small intestine * Patient deprived of liberty * Patient under guardianship, curatorship, or legal protection * Patient unable to understand the protocol (language barrier, cognitive difficulties) * Patient with another active cancer * Patient participating in a therapeutic clinical trial * Refusal to participate

Primary outcome measure(s)

  • To compare bile acid levels in healthy testicular tissues and in tumorous testicular tissues in patients with testicular germ cell tumor — During orchidectomy
    The investigators hypothesis is that bile acid levels are higher in tumor tissues compared to those present in healthy tissues of patients with testicular germ cell tumors, making them a marker of these tumors. Furthermore, the investigators suggest that blood bile acid levels and their composition are a relevant prognostic marker of these tumors.

Trial sites (1)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
CHU Clermont-Ferrand Clermont-Ferrand France Recruiting
Official registry record

This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.

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