Thermal imaging for sudden testicle pain diagnosis
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study uses a special camera (thermal imaging) to look at temperature differences in the testicles of men who come to the emergency room with sudden pain. It aims to see if this can help doctors quickly find the cause of the pain, like infection or twisting (which needs emergency surgery).
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Who can take part
- You are a male of any age.
- You have sudden (acute) pain in one or both testicles.
- You are willing to sign a consent form.
- You have not had any surgery or procedure (like a needle puncture) in the scrotal area in the last 30 days.
- If you are an adult male having surgery to remove a testicle due to cancer, you may also be in a separate part of the study.
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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