HYPOSPADIAS

This study compares two surgical techniques for boys with a common birth defect where the urine opening is on the underside of the penis. One method uses a graft, while the other adds a patch made from the child's own blood platelets to help healing. Researchers want to see if th…

This study explores whether a guided journaling program can reduce anxiety in parents of children with urogenital conditions like hypospadias. Twenty parents will complete five writing prompts over several weeks and share their experiences in an interview. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests two different numbing injections to see which one controls pain better after hypospadias repair in boys aged 1 to 5 years. One injection targets a nerve area near the tailbone, the other targets a different spot in the lower back. Researchers will measure pain le…

This study compares two types of pain blocks—sacral erector spinae plane block and dorsal penile nerve block—in 70 boys aged 1-7 years having hypospadias surgery. The goal is to see which block provides better pain relief after the operation. Pain scores and side effects will be …

This study looks at whether chemicals found in everyday products (called endocrine disruptors) increase the chance of a baby boy being born with hypospadias, a condition where the opening of the urethra is not at the tip of the penis. Researchers will compare 100 mothers of boys …

This study is testing a new online tool called the Care Planning Tool for people who have had surgery to fix hypospadias (a birth difference of the penis). About 20 males aged 5 to 65 will answer questions about their health and well-being. The goal is to see if the tool is easy …

This study enrolls 324 parent-child pairs to find better ways to support parents during hypospadias care. Parents and children are placed into different groups and followed for at least 6 months. Researchers will measure how well the support works by looking at parent feedback an…