Evaluating the Effect of the VCD on Erectile Function and Penile Length Post RRP

Completed · Phase 3

Conditions studied: Prostatic Neoplasms, Prostatectomy

In brief

The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized prospective study to evaluate whether the vacuum erection device facilitates an earlier return of erectile function post radical prostatectomy. A secondary measure will be to evaluate if the vacuum erection device can help prevent penile shortening.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00177125

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

220

Starts

2004-01-01

Expected to finish

2004-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-02-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients undergoing a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer who are able to attain a partial or full erection preoperatively and are sexually active.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients on anticoagulation therapy and those with bleeding diatheses
• Insufficient manual dexterity of patient or spouse
• IIEF(International Index of Erectile Function) at baseline < 11, indicating severe erectile dysfunction

Where it is running

• VAMC Minneapolis — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
• University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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