Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fertile Males

Prospective Trial to Evaluate Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Males in the Fertility Age

Status

Terminated

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00282074

Enrollment

Registered

2006-01-25

Start date

2006-01-31

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2007-01-24

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Conditions

Hernia

Brief summary

In this prospective open armed study we aim to see if bilateral hernia repair using a mesh alters the spermatogram (sperm count) or testicular volume.

Interventions

PROCEDURElaparoscopic bilateral hernia repair

Study design

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Males ages 18-40 years, undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair, who agree to have a sperm test both prior to and following surgery.

Exclusion criteria

* History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, azospermia on first spermatogram, single testis, patients after chemotherapy, patients receiving hormonal therapy, patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication, patients who are receiving or received oral antifungal therapy six months prior to surgery

Countries

Israel

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026