Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Pediatric Acute Scrotum and Testicular Torsion

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Conditions studied: Acute Scrotum, Testicular Torsion

In brief

Testicular torsion is the spontaneous twisting of the testis and its blood vessels, resulting in acute pain, vascular compromise and death of the testicle if unrelieved quickly. In this study, investigators will test a near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) device that rapidly and non-invasively measures deep tissue oxygen saturation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01812109

Run by

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

People needed

154

Starts

2011-03-24

Expected to finish

2015-11-09

Last updated by the study team

2024-05-24

Who can join

Age: 0 and older, up to 21. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males one month to 21 years of age with:
• Painful acute scrotum or testis OR Abdominal pain (+/- nausea, vomiting) and waddling gait ("cowboy shuffle") from painful scrotum.

You may not qualify if…

• Males with:
• Synchronous bilateral testicular torsion History of known testicular or scrotal surgery Current hernia or painless hydrocele Current obvious scrotal bug bites History of chronic respiratory, hematological or vascular problems that will affect total body tissue oxygenation levels (Home oxygen).

Where it is running

• Children's Medical Center at Dallas — Dallas, Texas, United States

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