Comparing Two Types of Surgery for Children With Undescended Testicles When the Hernia Sac Is Tie… (NCT07319637) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparing Two Types of Surgery for Children With Undescended Testicles When the Hernia Sac Is Tied or Not
Pakistan60 participantsStarted 2024-09-01
Plain-language summary
When a child has an undescended testicle that can be felt in the groin, surgery (orchiopexy) is needed to move it into the scrotum. During this operation, doctors sometimes tie off a small sac near the testicle, but this step can make the surgery longer and may slightly increase risks like swelling, infection, or irritation.
This study looks at whether tying this sac is really necessary. It compares children who had surgery with sac ligation to those who had surgery without it. The goal is to see if there is any difference in surgery time or the chance of developing a hernia afterward. By understanding this, doctors can choose the safest and simplest approach for children with undescended testicles and provide better care.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Months – 15 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Male children ≤15 years with palpable UDT
* Scheduled for single stage orchidopexy
Exclusion Criteria:
* Impalpable testes
* Staged/laparoscopic procedures,
* Pre-op hernia,
* History previous orchiopexy
* Ambiguous genitalia
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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Operative Time
Timeframe: During surgery "from skin incision to skin closure", assessed at the time of the surgical procedure.