New light test could speed up torsion diagnosis in boys

NCT ID NCT07548086

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a non-invasive light-based device (SR-NIRS) to measure blood flow and oxygen in the testicles of children. It includes 74 boys aged 1 month to 18 years, both healthy and those with sudden scrotal pain. The goal is to see if this device can help tell if testicular torsion is present, potentially leading to faster diagnosis and treatment.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

spermatic cord torsion

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • BC Children's Hospital

    Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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