Study environment and hormones in undescended testicles
Part of Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study looks at whether environmental exposures and hormone disruption are linked to undescended testicles in children. It may help researchers better understand causes and risk factors, which could improve future care for affected families.
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Who can take part
- Your child is male and has undescended testicles (cryptorchidism) from newborn age up to age 18 at the time of surgery
- You are a parent of the child who will be involved in the study
- Your child has an endocrine (hormone) condition related to the case being studied
- Your child also has a related genital or urinary issue (for example, hypospadias, very small penis, or kidney/bladder abnormalities)
- The case is not testicular ectopia (a different pattern of where the testicle is located)
- Your child does not have certain other conditions like absent testicles, shrinking/vanishing testicles, major abdominal wall birth defects, or a wider genetic syndrome with nervous system involvement
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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