New surgical twist may boost fertility after varicocele repair

NCT ID NCT07605351

Not yet recruiting Disease control Sponsor: Benha University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a more thorough varicocele surgery that strips away extra veins, compared to the standard method. About 160 infertile men with varicocele will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the extended stripping reduces the chance of varicocele coming back and improves sperm quality over 12 months.

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
What this could lead to: If the new technique works, it could lower the chance of varicocele coming back after surgery and improve fertility outcomes.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 160 men, so results may not apply to everyone. Surgery always carries risks like infection or bleeding.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

male infertility varicocele

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MALE INFERTILITY VARICOCELE

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Locations

Benha University Hospital

Banhā, Qalyubia Governorate, 13511, Egypt

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