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Platelet Rich Plasma Testis Treatment for Infertile Men

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Male Infertility
Nonobstructive Azoospermia
Azoospermia
Interventions
Biological: Platelet rich plasma
Registration Number
NCT05479474
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

Investigate the effect of intratesticular injection of autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) on sperm retrieval rates and IVF outcomes in infertile men who already underwent a negative sperm retrieval. Currently, there is no alternative treatment after failed TESE. Prior series suggest that intratesticular PRP injections may improve TESE outcomes. We hope to determine whether PRP is an effective treatment for this patient population.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
10
Inclusion Criteria
  • Men over the age of 18 diagnosed with NOA and at least one failed TESE, negative mapping or negative biopsy
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Exclusion Criteria
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Platelet rich plasma treatment armPlatelet rich plasmaAfter consent in obtained, the patient will undergo a blood draw (12 tsp) to prepare the PRP infusion. The use of a centrifuge and an Arteriocyte Magellan kit are necessary for the PRP preparation. After injection of local anesthesia, PRP will be injected into each testicle.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
sperm present3 months after PRP injection

A TESE procedure will be performed to determine if sperm are present

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford Urology Clinic

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Stanford, California, United States

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