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Pornography Abstinence and Nocturnal Erections in Adult Men

NCT07618104 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2026-06-01

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Summary

The effects of pornography use on male sexual health remain uncertain, with mixed findings across existing literature and substantial variability at the individual level. This observational study is designed to help participants evaluate how a 30-day period of pornography abstinence affects their own sexual health and well-being, with a specific focus on nocturnal penile tumescence as a physiological biomarker.

Participants will complete a short baseline observation period during which they maintain their usual pornography consumption patterns, followed by a 30-day abstinence period. Objective nocturnal erection data will be collected using a connected wearable device, alongside validated self-report questionnaires assessing erectile function, sexual desire, mood, energy, and emotional well-being. Participants serve as their own control, allowing for within-person comparisons of outcomes before and during the abstinence period.

Conditions

  • Erection; Incomplete

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pornography Abstinence

Participants will attempt to abstain from all pornography use for 30 consecutive days. Any deviations from abstinence are self-reported and logged for contextual analysis.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Efforia, Inc

    lead INDUSTRY

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-09-22
Primary Completion
2026-09-22
Completion
2026-09-22

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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