Needle instead of scalpel: new sperm retrieval method tested
NCT ID NCT03291522
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests a non-surgical method to collect sperm from men with a condition called azoospermia, where no sperm is found in the semen. Using ultrasound guidance, doctors flush and suction fluid from a part of the testicle to retrieve sperm. If successful, this could help infertile men become biological fathers without the need for surgery.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Magee-Womens Hospital
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
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