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This is a single-blinded RCT evaluating the value of up-positioning of the testes as supportive therapy in patients receiving antimicrobial treatment due to acute bacterial orchitis.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up-positioning of the testes | Experimental | Patients receive standard medical therapy and supportive therapy |
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| Medical therapy only | No Intervention | Patients receive standard medical therapy only |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Up-positioning of the testes | Behavioral | Patients in the experimental arm are asked to elevate their testes during the treatment. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Time to alleviation of symptoms | 10 days | |
| Time to clinical resolution of local symptoms | 10 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Testicular pain | 10 days | |
| Testicular swelling | 10 days | |
| Testicular erythema |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Sławomir Poletajew, MD PhD | Medical University of Warsaw | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Sławomir Poletajew | Warsaw | 02005 | Poland |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009920 | Orchitis |
| D013733 | Testicular Diseases |
| ID | Term |
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| D005832 | Genital Diseases, Male |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
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| 10 days |
| Scrotal pain intensity | 10 days |
| Quality of life | 10 days |
| Body temperature | 10 days |
| Heart rate | 10 days |
| Duration of up-positioning of testes per day | 10 days |
| D006058 | Gonadal Disorders |
| D004700 | Endocrine System Diseases |