Analysis of Factors Associated With Delayed Medical Consultation for Testicular Torsion Among Adolescents in the Haut-Rhin Department Between 2020 and 2025
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Questionnaire: Questionnaire for Assessing Factors Associated with Delay in Seeking Medical Care for Testicular Torsion in Adolescents
Study summary
The objective of this observational study is to identify the factors that influence whether or not an adolescent seeks immediate medical attention upon the onset of symptoms of testicular torsion. The main question it aims to answer is as follows:
What factors are associated with a delay in seeking medical care-defined as a time interval of 6 hours or more between the onset of symptoms and the first visit to Colmar Hospital-among adolescents aged 10 to 18 who underwent surgery for testicular torsion?
Participation in this study involves completing a questionnaire: the "Questionnaire for Assessing Factors Associated with Delay in Seeking Medical Care for Testicular Torsion in Adolescents."
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- The presence of at least one reported barrier to accessing healthcare — Before the first attending for testicular torsion
The primary outcome measure is the presence of at least one reported barrier to seeking healthcare, encompassing the reasons for delay cited by patients (embarrassment or shame about discussing symptoms, fear of hospitals, fear of being a bother, downplaying symptoms, or other reasons).
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Hospitalier de Colmar | Colmar | France | Recruiting |
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This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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