Testicular Growth During Puberty in Boys With and Without a Left-sided Varicocele
NCT ID: NCT03540056
Last Updated: 2019-10-15
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
600 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2012-10-10
2022-09-30
Brief Summary
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A varicocele is defined as a dilatation of the veins in the plexus pampiniformis in the testicles. Varicoceles are a diagnostic dilemma and a therapeutic challenge. Most of the boys with a varicocele don't show any symptoms, but approximately 15-20% experience some sort of infertility later during their life. There still isn't any consensus on when treating the patient is the right choice. Reliable scientific research about parameters able to predict the later stages of the boy with a varicocele is therefore needed. The purpose of this study is to how testicular growth could predict the outcome of boys with a varicocele.
During this study, testicular growth in boys with and without a left-sided varicocele will be examined in different schools using ultrasound to measure the testicular volumes, the PRF and the TAI to be able to collect sufficient data with the purpose to be able to predict whether testicular growth is a significant predictor on the progression of a varicocele.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Boys without varicocele
Boys thoroughly examined but without diagnose of varicocele
Ultrasound
We use ultrasound to measure the PRF and the testicular volumes.
Boys with a varicocoele
Boys with a diagnosed varicocele of any stage possible.
Ultrasound
We use ultrasound to measure the PRF and the testicular volumes.
Interventions
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Ultrasound
We use ultrasound to measure the PRF and the testicular volumes.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
2. Boys with evidence of disorders influencing testicular growth (e.g. growth disorders)
3. Boys with missing or incomplete data on Tanner stages for genital development
4. Boys with a psychiatric disorder
11 Years
20 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Universiteit Antwerpen
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Donald Vaganée
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigators
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Gunter De Win, MD PhD FEABU
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
University Hospital, Antwerp
Locations
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Antwerp University Hospital
Edegem, Antwerp, Belgium
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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B300201730926
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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