Simple blood test may predict fertility treatment success
NCT ID NCT07415928
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether a blood test measuring certain hormones (Inhibin B and FSH) can predict the type of testicular damage in men with a condition called non-obstructive azoospermia, where no sperm are found in the semen. Researchers analyzed data from 73 men who had a surgical sperm retrieval procedure. They found that the ratio of these hormones could help distinguish between different patterns of testicular tissue damage, potentially guiding treatment decisions and avoiding unnecessary surgery in the future.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple blood test that helps doctors predict sperm retrieval success in men with azoospermia, avoiding unnecessary surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center observational study. The findings need to be confirmed in larger, more diverse groups before they can be used in routine practice.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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