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Orchiectomy Techniques for Testicular Cancer (PRESERVE Trial)

Loma Linda, CA

N/A

Waitlist Available

Research Sponsored by Loma Linda University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

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

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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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 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change between postoperative day 0 [the day surgery was completed] through postoperative day 7

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.