Single‑incision scrotal versus standard two‑incision inguinal repair for an undescended testicle in boys under 10
Official title: Comparison of Single Incision Scrotal Orchidopexy Versus Standard Two Incision Inguinal Orchidopexy in Children With Palpable Undesended Testis in Children Hospital Faisalabad.
Run by Children Hospital Faisalabad · NCT07233265 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether fixing a palpable undescended testicle through a single scrotal incision works as well or better than the standard two‑incision inguinal approach in boys under 10 years old.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 12 Months to 10 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Children Hospital Faisalabad Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Faisalābad, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | November 2025 |
| Main results expected | May 2026 |
| Study ends | July 2026 |
| Registry record updated | November 24, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07233265 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Male children aged 1–10 years with a palpable low‑lying undescended testis whose parents consent to elective surgery are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Boys with impalpable testes, known bleeding disorders, or other anatomical issues requiring formal inguinal exploration are unlikely to benefit from the single scrotal approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Children who meet the entry criteria are randomized by lottery into two groups to receive either a single scrotal incision orchidopexy or the standard two‑incision inguinal orchidopexy. Surgeons record operative time, cosmetic outcome, and any postoperative complications, and patients are followed after surgery to compare recovery and complications. The trial includes male children aged 1–10 years with a palpable low‑lying undescended testis and excludes impalpable testes and known bleeding disorders. The procedures and follow‑up take place at the Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health Faisalabad.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the single scrotal incision could shorten operating time, improve cosmetic results, and reduce recovery or complication rates for eligible boys.
How similar studies have gone: Single‑scrotal orchidopexy has been reported in surgical case series with generally favorable cosmetic and operative outcomes, though randomized head‑to‑head comparisons with the two‑incision approach are limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male children with age 1-10 years. Palpable low -lying undesended tesis. Exclusion Criteria: * Impalpable testis Known bleeding disorder
Where it's running
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Children Hospital and Institute of Child Health Faisalabad
Faisalābad, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ijaz Ul Haq
- Email: ijazulhaq1995@gmail.com
- Phone: 03305611906
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.