Testicular Torsion Evaluation by ultraSonography Technic Imaging
France50 participantsStarted 2025-11-03
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess the diagnostic concordance between testicular Doppler ultrasound of the spermatic cord vessels performed by an emergency physician and the diagnosis of testicular torsion made by the urologist during an exploration in the operating room (Gold standard) in men patients between 16 to 70 years old with suspicion of testicular torsion.
Participants will receive ultrasound performed by emergency physician during their visit to the emergency department. Results of this exam will be compare to gold standard. If the results are consistent, the investigators will have demonstrated the value of integrating ultrasound by the emergency physician into the management of testicular torsion.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 70 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male patients
* Minimum age of 16 years and maximum age of 70 years
* Presenting with unilateral testicular pain lasting less than 72 hours
* Admitted to the Roubaix Hospital Emergency
* Presence of an emergency physician trained in performing testicular ultrasound during the transition to the Emergency unit
* Patient who did not object to participating in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Recent history (less than one month) of ipsilateral testicular torsion, testicular trauma, or testicular surgery
* Patient with a history of sex reassignment, currently undergoing sex reassignment, or taking sex reassignment hormones
* Innate or acquired absence of one of the two testicles within the scrotum
* Patient who has already been included once in the TESTI study
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Number of patient with diagnostic of testicular torsion