A Study on Reproductive and Psychological Health in Aplastic Anemia Patients

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY

Aplastic anemia (AA) is a hematological disease characterized by bone marrow failure, leading to varying degrees of anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. With the advancement of immunosuppressive therapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, the survival of AA patients has significantly improved. However, these treatment approaches may result in reproductive system impairment. Reproductive health has been a major concern among reproductive-age AA patients. In female patients, it often manifests as irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, and infertility; while in male patients, it may present as reduced sperm count and low sperm motility. The reproductive impairment observed in AA patients may be attributed to various factors, including the disease's underlying pathophysiology, side effects of used medications such as androgens and the toxicity conditioning agents during transplantation. Notably, immunosuppressive agents (such as cyclosporine and antithymocyte globulin) and chemotherapeutic drugs (such as cyclophosphamide) can suppress hematopoiesis and directly damage the gonads, thereby impairing reproductive function. Furthermore, long-term use of these medications may disrupt the endocrine system, affecting the secretion of sex hormones and overall reproductive capacity. Additionally, chronic anemia in AA patients can lead to compensatory physiological changes in other body systems, which may also indirectly affect reproductive health.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 40
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• Diagnosis of AA

• Male or female, aged 18-40 years

• ECOG performance status ≤2

• Willing and able to comply with the requirements for this study and written informed consent

Locations
Other Locations
China
Regenerative Medicine Center
RECRUITING
Tianjin
Contact Information
Primary
Jingyu Zhao, MPH
zhaojingyu@ihcams.ac.cn
13752253515
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-03
Estimated Completion Date: 2027-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 600
Treatments
Female group
To evaluate the reproductive health and psychological status of reproductive-age patients with aplastic anemia and to monitor long-term changes in sex hormone levels under different treatment regimens.
Male group
To evaluate the reproductive health and psychological status of reproductive-age patients with aplastic anemia and to monitor long-term changes in sex hormone levels under different treatment regimens.
Sponsors
Leads: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China

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