Ultrasound to diagnose testicular torsion in the emergency room
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether ultrasound done in the emergency room can better diagnose testicular torsion, a painful twisting of the testicle that can cause lasting damage. If the ultrasound works well, it could lead to faster and more accurate treatment.
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Who can take part
- You are male.
- You are between 16 and 70 years old.
- You have pain in one testicle that started within the last 72 hours.
- You are being seen at the Roubaix Hospital emergency department.
- You have not had testicular surgery, injury, or torsion in the past month.
- You have both testicles in the scrotum.
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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