Shockwave Therapy for Erectile Dysfunction

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Research Sponsored by Northwell Health

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests if shockwave therapy can improve erectile dysfunction in patients with increased corporal firmness. #ED #LiST #shockwavetherapy

Who is the study for?

This trial is for sexually active men aged 18-64 with erectile dysfunction who have shown increased penile firmness on elastography. Participants must consent to the study's procedures and be available throughout its duration. Men using erectogenic medications, those with penile implants, cardiac devices, or sensitive to electromagnetic radiation are excluded.

What is being tested?

The study tests whether Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LiST) can alter the increased corporal firmness associated with erectile dysfunction. This pilot study will treat participants found to have this condition through standard evaluations.

What are the potential side effects?

While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects of LiST may include mild pain during treatment, skin redness, bruising at the site of therapy, and possible temporary sexual dysfunction.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Evaluate changes in corporal cavernosal firmness with Low-Intensity Acoustic Shockwave Therapy (LiST)

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Low Intensity Acoustic Shockwave TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The device applies a low-intensity shockwave to the surface of the penis using an ultrasound gel as the coupling agent. The low-intensity shockwave therapy device will be used with the purpose of improving penile blood flow and restoring sexual function in men with impaired erectile function.

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