Testicular Sperm Retrieval Rate After Varicocele Ligation in Men With Non Obstructive Azoospermia

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age20-60
SponsorSouth Valley University

About this trial

A varicocele is an abnormal dilatation and tortuosity of the veins of the spermatic cord. Although varicoceles are common in the general population and are frequently found on routine physical examinations, they represent the most common correctable cause of male factor infertility.

Male factor infertility affects up to half of all couples struggling to conceive, and 10-20% of men evaluated for infertility are found to be azoospermic.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Men with non obstructive azoospermia.

Clinically palpable varicocele ( unilateral or bilateral ).

Disqualifiers

Known cases of obstructive azoospermia.

Non palpable varicocele.

Uncorrectable female causes of infertility.

genetic abnormalities like klinefelter syndrome.

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • varicocelectomy

    Procedure/Surgery

    to detect testicular sperm retrieval rate after varicocelectomy in men with non obstructive azoospermia.

Treatment groups

50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Group of varicocele ligationActive comparator 1 intervention
Group B: Group of TESEActive comparator 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Sperm retrieval rate

Evaluation of Sperm retrieval rate after varicocelectomy in men with non obstructive azoospermia

Time frame
Two Weeks

Secondary outcomes

1

fertility rate

Evaluation of fertility rate after varicocelectomy in men with non obstructive azoospermia

Time frame
3 months from the operation

Other outcomes

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