🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2025-07-09
Testicular Evaluation of Azoospermia Using Micro-Ultrasound (NCT06941922)
🟢 Recruiting Interventional Protocol 📊 Observational Clinical Research Sponsor: Paul Shin
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The investigation is a small feasibility study to determine whether there are imaging features related to the seminiferous tubules in the testes under microultrasound. The results from this study will provide guidance on the design and power analysis of future studies in this area.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Shady Grove Fertility — Rockville, Maryland
Age range: 18 Years
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Shady Grove Fertility — Rockville, Maryland
- University of Alberta — Edmonton, Alberta
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (202) 296-2595
Email: paul.shin@sgfertility.com
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
Explore by condition: All Azoospermia clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.