Change in Penile Length Following Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy

Completed

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer

In brief

Some men complain of changes in the shape or dimensions of their penis after undergoing radical prostatectomy (removal of the prostate) for prostate cancer. Changes in penile dimensions include shortening or decreased girth. Changes in shape include a curvature or bending of the penis, and/or the appearance of indentation. These changes may be associated with formation of scar tissue involving the covering of the erection chambers, known as "plaque". The appearance of indurated plaque and a resultant curvature or indentation is a well described medical condition known as "Peyronie's Disease" and may occur in men who did or did not undergo radical prostatectomy. The purpose of this study is to evaluate these changes in penile shape and dimensions.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00800813

Run by

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

People needed

121

Starts

2008-11-01

Expected to finish

2014-07-01

Last updated by the study team

2014-07-14

Who can join

Age: 21 and older. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Males, age 21 years or older (no maximum age limit)
• Ability and willingness to give informed consent
• Clinically localized prostate cancer
• Open, laparoscopic or robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
• Must be sexually active (penetrative or non-penetrative sexual encounters, either with a partner or self-stimulation)

You may not qualify if…

• Preoperative / Postoperative pelvic radiation therapy
• Preoperative / Postoperative hormonal treatment
• Preoperative Peyronie's disease
• Preoperative presence of a penile implant

Where it is running

• Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York, United States

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