Influence of Inguinal Hernia Repair on Sperm Autoimmunity
Completed
- Conditions
- Male Infertility Due to Antisperm Antibody
- Registration Number
- NCT04591470
- Lead Sponsor
- Istituto Clinico Humanitas
- Brief Summary
Influence of inguinal hernia repair on sperm autoimmunity using MAR test
- Detailed Description
All infertile male patients, visited between February 2000 and September 2020 and which were tested with MAR (Mixed Autoglobulin Reaction) test, were included in this retrospective study. Sperm quality (number of spermatozoa, motility, vitality and normal forms) were also studied in this patients. The aim of the study is to evaluate if there is a higher incidence of positive MAR test among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty compared to the general population
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Male
- Target Recruitment
- 2415
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients undergone to correction of inguinal hernia
Exclusion Criteria
- No specific exclusion criteria were set.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Evaluate if there is a higher incidence of positive MAR test among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty 20 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Evaluate if there is a modification of seminal parameters among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty 20 years
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Istituto Clinico Humanitas
🇮🇹Rozzano, Milano, Italy
Istituto Clinico Humanitas🇮🇹Rozzano, Milano, Italy