Testicular Evaluation of Azoospermia Using Micro-Ultrasound

Description

The investigation is a small feasibility study to determine whether there are imaging features related to the seminiferous tubules in the testes under microultrasound. The results from this study will provide guidance on the design and power analysis of future studies in this area.

Conditions

Azoospermia

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Study Details

Study overview

The investigation is a small feasibility study to determine whether there are imaging features related to the seminiferous tubules in the testes under microultrasound. The results from this study will provide guidance on the design and power analysis of future studies in this area.

Testicular Evaluation of Azoospermia Using Micro-Ultrasound

Testicular Evaluation of Azoospermia Using Micro-Ultrasound

Condition
Azoospermia
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Rockville

Shady Grove Fertility, Rockville, Maryland, United States, 20850

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Men with azoospermia confirmed based on semen analysis
  • 2. Post-vasectomy patients with verified azoospermia after the procedure
  • 3. Men pre-vasectomy with proven natural fertility or with normal semen analysis
  • 4. Males assigned at birth over the age of 18
  • 1. History of prior microdissection of the testes
  • 2. History of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Paul Shin,

Paul R Shin, MD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Shady Grove Fertility

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31