CompletedNot Applicable

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Pediatric Acute Scrotum and Testicular Torsion

United States154 participantsStarted 2011-03-24

Plain-language summary

Testicular torsion is the spontaneous twisting of the testis and its blood vessels, resulting in acute pain, vascular compromise and death of the testicle if unrelieved quickly. In this study, investigators will test a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device that rapidly and non-invasively measures deep tissue oxygen saturation.

Who can participate

Age range1 Month – 21 Years

SexMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: Males one month to 21 years of age with: Painful acute scrotum or testis OR Abdominal pain (+/- nausea, vomiting) and waddling gait ("cowboy shuffle") from painful scrotum. Exclusion Criteria: Males with: Synchronous bilateral testicular torsion History of known testicular or scrotal surgery Current hernia or painless hydrocele Current obvious scrotal bug bites History of chronic respiratory, hematological or vascular problems that will affect total body tissue oxygenation levels (Home oxygen).

What they're measuring

Median NIRS Delta %StO2

Timeframe: Done at 1, 5 and 10 seconds

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01812109

SponsorUniversity of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-03-25

Results submitted2020-11-24

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