Analysis of Factors Associated With Delayed Medical Consultation for Testicular Torsion Among Ado… (NCT07554313) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analysis of Factors Associated With Delayed Medical Consultation for Testicular Torsion Among Adolescents in the Haut-Rhin Department Between 2020 and 2025
France150 participantsStarted 2026-05-13
Plain-language summary
The objective of this observational study is to identify the factors that influence whether or not an adolescent seeks immediate medical attention upon the onset of symptoms of testicular torsion. The main question it aims to answer is as follows:
What factors are associated with a delay in seeking medical care-defined as a time interval of 6 hours or more between the onset of symptoms and the first visit to Colmar Hospital-among adolescents aged 10 to 18 who underwent surgery for testicular torsion?
Participation in this study involves completing a questionnaire: the "Questionnaire for Assessing Factors Associated with Delay in Seeking Medical Care for Testicular Torsion in Adolescents."
Who can participate
Age range
10 Years – 17 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients who underwent surgery for suspected testicular torsion between 2020 and 2025 in the Paediatric Surgery Department of the Hôpitaux Civils de Colmar, following admission via the Paediatric A\&E Department of the same hospital;
* Patients aged between 10 and 17 years at the time of admission;
* Participants who, after being informed, do not object to the use of their data for the purposes of this research;
* Holders of parental authority who, after being informed, do not object to the use of their children's data for the purposes of this research.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any intraoperative diagnosis other than testicular torsion (e.g. hydatid torsion);
* Patients who cannot read and/or understand French;
* Participants or legal guardians who have expressed their refusal to take part in the study;
* Unusable patient records: insufficient data.
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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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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The presence of at least one reported barrier to accessing healthcare
Timeframe: Before the first attending for testicular torsion