An observational study in Varicocele and Scrotal Disorder, sponsored by Universiteit Antwerpen. Status unknown at 1 site in Belgium. Open to male participants aged 11 Years to 20 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2019-10-15.
Sponsored by Universiteit Antwerpen · Observational
Prospective observational study.
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.
53 studies on the registry are indexed under Varicocele; 15 are open to participants now.
This study's planned enrollment of 600 is above the median of 119 across 17 observational studies indexed under Varicocele.
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The study population consists of adolescent boys with or without a varicocele being between the age 11 and 16 years old when enlisting in the study. Recruitment took place at the Antwerp University Hospital and through medical checkups in secondary schools in Antwerp and West-Flanders.
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Exclusion Criteria:
Boys thoroughly examined but without diagnose of varicocele
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasound
Boys with a diagnosed varicocele of any stage possible.
Diagnostic Test: Ultrasound
We use ultrasound to measure the PRF and the testicular volumes.
Change in testicular volumes in adolescents boys
Scrotal ultrasound is performed to assess testicular dimensions after which testicular volume is calculated. Multiple measurements are performed over a time period of 3 years.
Time frame: 3 years
Chang in haemodynamic parameters in adolescent boys with a varicocele
Scrotal doppler ultrasound is performed and the peak retrograde flow is determined. Multiple measurements are performed over a time period of 3 years.
Time frame: 3 years
Semen analysis in varicoele patients
Routine standard semen analysis as well as DNA fragmentation testing.
Time frame: After liquefaction (30-35 minutes after ejaculation)
Plan to share: No
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