Light-Based Scan for Detecting Twisted Testicles in Boys
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests a new light-based scanner (called SR-NIRS) to help doctors quickly identify testicular torsion—a twisted testicle that needs emergency surgery. The scanner is painless and might help avoid unnecessary ultrasounds or surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child is a boy between 1 month and 18 years old
- For Part 1: Visiting a urology (testicle specialist) clinic for a non-testicle related issue
- For Part 2: Visiting the emergency room or urology clinic with sudden scrotal pain or swelling
- No history of testicle or scrotal surgery (except for one previous testicle-fixing surgery)
- No current testicle or scrotal problems like hernias, fluid buildup, enlarged veins, or undescended testicles
- Parent or guardian able and willing to give permission for 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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