Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Retrieval of Sperm From Men With Azoospermia Using Ultrasound-guided Rete Testis Aspiration
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
Infertility and IVF Center, St. Louis, MO
Conditions:
Azoospermia, Nonobstructive
Infertility, Male
Eligibility:
MALE
18+ years
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to use ultrasound-guided rete testis flushing and aspiration technique to retrieve sperm, non-surgically, from the testes of azoospermic men. If sperm are retrieved by t...
Detailed Description
The aim of this study is to demonstrate that ultrasound-guided rete testis aspiration is a safe and effective method to flush and aspirate rare sperm from the testes of men with azoospermia (no sperm ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Be a male over the age of 18
- Be diagnosed with azoospermia
- Have 2 testicles
- Sign an approved consent and authorization permitting the release of personal health information. The patient must acknowledge in writing that consent for sperm collection has been obtained, in accordance with institutional policies approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Exclusion
- Diagnosed with psychological, psychiatric, or order conditions which prevent giving fully informed consent
- Diagnosed with underlying medical condition that significantly increases their risk of complications from this procedure
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 10 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 1 2027
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03291522
Start Date
May 10 2019
End Date
September 1 2027
Last Update
December 10 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15213