Low Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (Li-ESWT) for Erectile Dysfunction
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Conditions studied: Erectile Dysfunction
In brief
Low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) has shown promise as a novel treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED), though the the mechanism of action and optimal protocol for administration has not been well-established. The aim of this study is to assess for subjective and objective improvements in erectile function following treatment with Li-ESWT.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04720755
- Run by
- Hunter Holmes Mcguire Veteran Affairs Medical Center
- People needed
- 25
- Starts
- 2021-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2023-09-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2024-10-26
Who can join
Age: 40 and older, up to 80. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Male veterans between 40 and 80 years of age
- Known or suspected vasculogenic erectile dysfunction based on clinical history
- In an active sexual relationship with a minimum of 2 sexual attempts per month for at least one month prior to enrollment
- Suffering from ED for at least 6 months
- International Index of Erectile Function - EF domain score between 17-25, Erection Hardness Score score ≥ 1
- Testosterone level between 300-1000ng/dL within one month prior to enrollment
- Hgb A1c ≤ 8% within one month prior to enrollment
- Able to consent to study participation
You may not qualify if…
- Erectile dysfunction due to radical prostatectomy, prior pelvic surgery, or radiation therapy to the pelvis within 12 months prior to enrollment.
- Men with known neurogenic or psychogenic ED
- Anatomic malformations of the penis including Peyronie's disease
- Testosterone < 300ng/dL or >1000ng/dL
- Hgb A1c > 8%
- International Normalized Ratio > 2.5, and men on any blood thinners other than 81mg aspirin
- Participants will be required to discontinue all erectogenic medications for 1 months prior to initiation of treatment and will not be permitted to use erectogenic medications for the duration of the treatment study.
Where it is running
- Hunter Holmes McGuire VAMC — Richmond, Virginia, United States
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