RecruitingUnilateral Cryptorchidism
Orchidopexy Randomized Clinical Assessment
Eligible age
0.3–3 yrs
Accepts
Men
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
This is a randomized trial designed to evaluate testicular outcomes after a single stage versus a two-stage surgical procedure to fix an undescended, one-sided testicle located in the abdomen. Also to determine and compare the costs, surgical complications and the health related quality of life for the two procedures. Testicular outcomes will be measured using a scrotal ultrasound 6-12 months after the procedure (after the second stage procedure for those randomized to a 2 stage surgery).
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Boys age 4 months to 36 months
- ✓ Undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy for unilateral non-palpable testis, who are found at laparoscopy to have an abdominal undescended testis, in whom a Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy would be appropriate.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Age \> 36 months
- ✕ Age \< 4 months
- ✕ Bilateral cryptorchidism
- ✕ Solitary testis
- ✕ Findings at laparoscopy for which Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy would not be indicated
- ✕ Intra-operative mobility of the intra-abdominal testis such that, with no (or minimal) mobilization, the testis is able to reach the contralateral internal ring, without dividing the spermatic vessels.
- ✕ Assessment of whether a single stage primary orchidopexy will be performed, is entirely at the discretion of the attending surgeon.
Where it's recruiting
Massachusetts
Boston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT02235623 · last updated 2026-04-15