One surgery or two? trial tests best fix for hidden testicle
NCT ID NCT02235623
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two surgical methods to fix a testicle that hasn't dropped into the scrotum and is located in the abdomen. Boys aged 4 months to 3 years with one undescended testicle will be randomly assigned to either a single surgery or a two-stage procedure. Researchers will measure testicle size, costs, complications, and quality of life to see which approach works better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Surgical procedure (Fowler-Stephens orchidopexy)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could show which surgical approach better preserves testicular health and reduces complications for boys with this condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 66 participants, so results may not apply to all cases. Both surgeries carry standard surgical risks like infection or bleeding.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States