Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fertile Males

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

PHASE2/PHASE3

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2006-01-31

Brief Summary

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In this prospective open armed study we aim to see if bilateral hernia repair using a mesh alters the spermatogram (sperm count) or testicular volume.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Hernia

Study Design

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Allocation Method

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Interventions

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laparoscopic bilateral hernia repair

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Males ages 18-40 years, undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair, who agree to have a sperm test both prior to and following surgery.

Exclusion Criteria

* History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, azospermia on first spermatogram, single testis, patients after chemotherapy, patients receiving hormonal therapy, patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication, patients who are receiving or received oral antifungal therapy six months prior to surgery

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

40 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No