Study of CFTR gene in epididymal cells from surgery
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This study collects a small tissue sample from the epididymis during planned surgery. The sample is used to study how the CFTR gene works, which may help understand fertility problems in men with cystic fibrosis.
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Who can take part
- You are a male 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled for a surgery to take a small sample from the epididymis (the tube that carries sperm).
- You either have cystic fibrosis, have bilateral vas deferens agenesis (missing sperm tubes from birth), or have no genetic condition.
- You are not under legal guardianship or curatorship.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
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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