Status:
TERMINATED
Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fertile Males
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Conditions:
Hernia
Eligibility:
MALE
18-40 years
Phase:
PHASE2
PHASE3
Brief Summary
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Males ages 18-40 years, undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair, who agree to have a sperm test both prior to and following surgery.
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
30 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00282074
Start Date
January 1 2006
Last Update
January 24 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Medical Center
Ramat Gan, Israel, 52621