Scientists hunt for genes behind hernias in baby boys

NCT ID NCT07586332

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looks at the genetic reasons why some baby boys develop an inguinal hernia or have an undescended testicle. Researchers will collect tissue and blood samples from 60 boys having surgery to check for changes in three specific genes. The goal is to better understand these common conditions, which may lead to better treatments in the future.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery

    Edirne, 22020, Turkey (Türkiye)

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cryptorchidism Hernia, Inguinal Wilms tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.