A Comparison of Testicular Volume and Blood Flow in Patients With Inguinal Hernia, Hydrocele, and… (NCT03033381) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparison of Testicular Volume and Blood Flow in Patients With Inguinal Hernia, Hydrocele, and Cord Cyst
23 participantsStarted 2016-04
Plain-language summary
Here, investigators aimed to evaluate the effect of inguinal operations performed with a modified Ferguson technique upon testicular volume and blood flow. This study involved 23 patients receiving surgery for inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and cord cyst. The color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) was used to assess testicular volume and blood flow before and after a modified Ferguson technique surgery. The pre- and postoperative testicular volume and blood flow were compared with the contralateral testes. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software was used to statistically analyze the data arising; the Mann-Whitney U test and Friedman test were used to compare samples, and P \< 0.05 was accepted as statistically significant.
Who can participate
Age range
17 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Our analysis included boys who were younger than 17 years and possessing one-sided inguinal hernia, hydrocele, or cord cyst and who were otherwise healthy.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who had bilaterally inguinal hernia, hydrocele, or cord cyst
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Change of testicular volume
Timeframe: Change of testicular volume from preoperative to postoperative 30 days
2
Change of blood flow
Timeframe: Change of blood flow from preoperative to postoperative 30 days