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Testicular Evaluation of Azoospermia Using Micro-Ultrasound

Azoospermia

The investigation is a small feasibility study to determine whether there are imaging features related to the seminiferous tubules in the testes under microultrasound. The results from this study will provide guidance on the design and power analysis of future studies in this area.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    MALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion criteria:

1. Men with azoospermia confirmed based on semen analysis
2. Post-vasectomy patients with verified azoospermia after the procedure
3. Men pre-vasectomy with proven natural fertility or with normal semen analysis
4. Males assigned at birth over the age of 18

Exclusion criteria:

1. History of prior microdissection of the testes
2. History of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism

Study Location

University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada

Contact Study Team

Backup Contact

Adam Kinnaird, MD, PhD

[email protected]
780-407-5800
Primary Contact

Philip V Bach, MD

[email protected]
780-407-5800
Study Sponsored By
Shady Grove Fertility Reproductive Science Center
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06941922