Blood biomarkers may help avoid unnecessary surgery in boys with testicle issues
NCT ID NCT07315737
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at tiny molecules in the blood called miRNAs to see if they could help doctors tell apart two similar conditions in boys: undescended testicles (which need surgery) and retractile testicles (which usually get better on their own). Researchers took blood samples from 28 boys and measured three specific miRNAs. The goal was to find a simple test that could reduce unnecessary surgeries and improve care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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28 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2022
- Finished
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Apr 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Control group: Healthy kids with both testes in scrotum. Undescended testis group: Kids with unilateral palpable undescended testis or bilateral palpable testes. Recractile testis group: Kids under monitorisation for unilateral retractile testis or bilateral retractile testes.
- Ages
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3 months to 18 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Palpable (unilateral or bilateral) undescended testis cases * Retractile testis cases; physician examinations were performed in three positions (supine, semisupine, standing), followed by a 1-month parental examination (twice daily). * Healty kids less than 18 years old with palpable two testes palpable in scrotum. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior inguinal/scrotal surgery * Defective datasets * Unsuitable serum samples
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ordu University
Ordu, Altınordu, 52200, Turkey (Türkiye)
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