Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction
Primary Purpose
Erectile Dysfunction
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
FES- Sham
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About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Erectile Dysfunction
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Male patient
- 40 to 65 years of age, with stable marital relationship (6 months)
- Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (score of less than 22 IIEF5)
- Clinical history of ED for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
- A neurogenic (spinal cord injury, Parkinson's, MS, post prostatectomy)
- Hypogonadism (total testosterone <300 ng / dl)
- Patient reporting use of inhibitors or 5PDE FIC in the last 60 days
- Diagnosis of coronary artery disease and / or cerebrovascular disease
- Impossibility of understanding the goals, technical study and informed consent cognitive impairment
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Active Comparator
Arm Label
FES-sham
Intervention (FES)
Arm Description
Functional Electro Stimulation (FES-sham)
functional electro stimulation
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Erectile function with International Index of Erectile Function-5 questionnaire
Secondary Outcome Measures
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT02284659
First Posted
October 31, 2014
Last Updated
March 5, 2015
Sponsor
Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02284659
Brief Title
Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction
Official Title
Effect of Functional Electrical Stimulation on Erectile Dysfunction
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
March 2015
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
November 2014 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
December 2014 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
March 2015 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the FES effect on erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction.
Expected Results: The hypothesis is that treatment with FES decrease erectile dysfunction.
Detailed Description
Introduction: Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 150 million men worldwide. The application of functional electrical stimulation (FES) has been used due to the high regenerative capacity of smooth muscle cells. This approach can be beneficial in the treatment of which usually has the ultimate causes cavernous smooth muscle degeneration.
Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the FES effect on erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction.
Methods: Randomized Clinical Trial will be selected in which 30 patients with erectile dysfunction. The men included will be randomized into two groups. The intervention group will conduct therapy with FES (50Hz / 500us) for 15 minutes with intensity below the motor threshold and the control group will use FES placebo. Two sessions will be held weekly for four weeks. Erectile function will be assessed using the validated questionnaire IIEF-5. The instrument will be completed by blinded researcher and the technique is randomized and the treatment done randomly.
Expected Results: The hypothesis is that treatment with FES decrease erectile dysfunction.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Erectile Dysfunction
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Participant
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
22 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
FES-sham
Arm Type
Sham Comparator
Arm Description
Functional Electro Stimulation (FES-sham)
Arm Title
Intervention (FES)
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
functional electro stimulation
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
Intervention Description
FES (50Hz / 500us)
Intervention Type
Device
Intervention Name(s)
FES- Sham
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Erectile function with International Index of Erectile Function-5 questionnaire
Time Frame
2 times a week for 30 minutes
10. Eligibility
Sex
Male
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
70 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Male patient
40 to 65 years of age, with stable marital relationship (6 months)
Diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (score of less than 22 IIEF5)
Clinical history of ED for at least 6 months
Exclusion Criteria:
A neurogenic (spinal cord injury, Parkinson's, MS, post prostatectomy)
Hypogonadism (total testosterone <300 ng / dl)
Patient reporting use of inhibitors or 5PDE FIC in the last 60 days
Diagnosis of coronary artery disease and / or cerebrovascular disease
Impossibility of understanding the goals, technical study and informed consent cognitive impairment
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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