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Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction With Low-intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

NCT03986359 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2019-08-22

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Summary

This study is a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, cross-over trial to investigate the efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED). We will enroll 60 subjects (International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaires, 5 ≦ IIEF-5 ≦ 21). 30 subjects receive ESWT (LM-IASO, Litemed Co., Taiwan) for 6 courses in 3 weeks (0.05mJ/mm2, 3000 pulses) and 30 subjects receive Sham therapy for 3 weeks (the machine turning on but the energy is zero). After 3 weeks, the two groups are cross over. The primary outcome is the 4th week change from baseline for IIEF-5 score. Secondary outcomes are the 8th week change from baseline for IIEF-5 score, EHS, QoL; AEs. The between-group relationships of baseline and 4-week data were evaluated by using the Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U-test where appropriate. Multiple linear regression was carried out to test the variables associated with treatment outcome. P-values \< 0.05 were considered statistically significant.

Conditions

  • Erectile Dysfunction Following Radiation Therapy

Interventions

DEVICE

low energy extracorporeal shockwave therapy

Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (LI-ESWT) was proved to be useful in various medical conditions; for example, neovascularization in myocardial ischemia, nonhealing wounds, ED and chronic pelvic pain syndrome

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Taiwan University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
70 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-09-01
Primary Completion
2020-02-28
Completion
2020-04-30

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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