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Orchiectomy Techniques for Testicular Cancer (PRESERVE Trial)

Loma Linda, CA
N/A
Waitlist Available
Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University
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Must have
Participants undergoing radical orchiectomy for suspected testicular malignancy
Be older than 18 years old
Must not have
Clinical T4 disease
Participants who underwent chemotherapy or radiotherapy prior to orchiectomy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change between postoperative day 0 [the day surgery was completed] through postoperative day 7
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial aims to compare two different surgical techniques for removing a testicle in patients with suspected testicular cancer. It wants to see if one technique causes less pain, less use of pain medications, less

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Who is the study for?
This trial is for men with suspected nonseminomatous or any type of testicular cancer who are candidates for radical orchiectomy. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided, so interested individuals should inquire further to determine if they qualify.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two surgical methods: the traditional inguinal orchiectomy and a technique that spares the external oblique fascia. It's randomized and single-blinded, focusing on patient-reported outcomes like postoperative pain, narcotic use, neuropathic pain, and complications.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While specific side effects aren't listed here, typical risks may include pain at the surgery site, potential nerve damage leading to neuropathic pain, infection risk from surgery, and possible need for narcotics which can have their own side effects.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am having surgery to remove a testicle due to suspected cancer.
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Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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My cancer is locally advanced.
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I had chemo or radiotherapy before my testicle removal surgery.
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I need surgery for a large testis mass that requires an incision bigger than 8 cm.
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I need surgery for a large testis mass with a non-standard incision.
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Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change between postoperative day 0 [the day surgery was completed] through postoperative day 7
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change between postoperative day 0 [the day surgery was completed] through postoperative day 7 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Postoperative Pain Level
Secondary study objectives
Neuropathic Pain Level
Opioid consumption

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: Radical inguinal orchiectomyActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Radical external oblique fascia sparing orchiectomyActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Location

Closest Location:Loma Linda University· Loma Linda, CA· 1924 miles

Who is running the clinical trial?

Loma Linda UniversityLead Sponsor
321 Previous Clinical Trials
267,301 Total Patients Enrolled
~53 spots leftby Sep 2028