Light-based monitoring for suspected testicular torsion in children
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study uses a special light sensor to check blood flow in the testicles of boys who come to the ER with sudden scrotal pain. It aims to see if this painless device can help doctors tell if the testicle is twisted (a medical emergency) without needing an operation right away.
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Who can take part
- Boys aged 1 month to 18 years old
- For Part 2: recent scrotal pain or swelling, with a score of 1 or more on the TWIST scale (a standard assessment for testicular torsion)
- For Part 1: being seen for a non-scrotal issue (no scrotal pain or known scrotal conditions)
- No prior scrotal or testicular surgery (except for a prior testicle-fixing procedure in Part 1 only)
- No history of conditions like hydrocele, hernia, undescended testicle, or varicocele (for Part 2)
- Able to give consent (or a parent/guardian can)
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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