Comparing two surgical methods for hypospadias repair
Part of Genetic & congenital, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical techniques to fix a common birth defect where the opening of the urethra is on the underside of the penis. It tests whether a new method using a special glue is better than the standard method.
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Who can take part
- Your child is a boy between 6 months and 7 years old.
- Your child has a form of hypospadias where the opening is near the tip (distal) and has not been repaired before or needs a repeat surgery.
- The skin tissue on the underside of the penis (urethral plate) is not ideal (unfavorable).
- Any downward curve of the penis is less than 45 degrees after the skin is pulled back.
- Your child is healthy enough for the standard surgical approach (called TIP urethroplasty).
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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