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NCT07016867 Medical Treatment Alone Versus Varicocelectomy Versus Varicocelectomy and Medical Treatment

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NCT ID NCT07016867
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor South Valley University
Condition Teratozoospermia
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 126 participants
Start Date 2024-09-01
Primary Completion 2025-08-20

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Male only
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 50 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
l-carnitine

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 126 participants in total. It began in 2024-09-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-08-20.

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Brief Summary

A varicocele is defined as an abnormal venous dilatation and/or tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus in the scrotum. Although varicoceles are almost always and more common on the left side, up to 50% of the men with varicocele, have bilateral varicoceles. Varicocele has a negative impact on spermatogenesis, testicular volume, Standard semen parameters, and fertilization, implantation, and embryo outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Sub-fertile men with clinically palpable varicoceles ( unilateral or bilateral ). * Men with teratozoospermia. Exclusion Criteria: * Recurrent varicoceles. * Significant medical diseases as: Hepatic insufficiency. * Hypersensitivity to the drugs. * Female factor of infertility.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Marwan Mohamed Ali Bastawy, Resident

✉ marwan13156@gmail.com

📞 +201066067330

Principal Investigator

Mohammad Sayed Abdel-Kader, Professor

STUDY CHAIR

Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07016867 clinical trial?

This trial is open to male participants only, aged 20 Years or older, up to 50 Years, studying Teratozoospermia. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07016867 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07016867 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at marwan13156@gmail.com for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07016867 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Qina, Egypt.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07016867 clinical trial?

NCT07016867 is sponsored by South Valley University. The principal investigator is Mohammad Sayed Abdel-Kader, Professor at Urology Department, Faculty of Medicine, South Valley University, Qena, Egypt. The trial plans to enroll 126 participants.

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