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Investigation of the Effectiveness of Connective Tissue Massage in Individuals With Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms

NCT ID: NCT06163157

Last Updated: 2024-12-27

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-12-21

Study Completion Date

2024-12-21

Brief Summary

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In this study, it is planned to investigate the effect of connective tissue massage on symptom severity, autonomic functions, psychological state and quality of life in individuals with erectile dysfunction symptoms.

Detailed Description

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The most common sexual dysfunctions in men include erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain the penile erection necessary for sexual intercourse for at least 6 months.The prevalence of ED generally varies between 37.2%-48.6%.

There are various treatment methods used in individuals with ED symptoms. While urologists use oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor drugs (such as sildenafil and vardenafil) as the first step, intracavernosal papaverine or alprostadil injections and vacuum devices may be preferred afterwards. When these treatments are inadequate, penile prostheses can be used. In addition, various physiotherapy techniques such as pelvic floor muscle training, electrical stimulation, massage and aerobic exercises are also recommended for these individuals.

Conditions

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Erectile Dysfunction

Keywords

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Erectile dysfunction Connective tissue massage

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Control roup

The control group will receive standard treatment (lifestyle recommendations).

Group Type NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

CTM group

In addition to the standard treatment, connective tissue massage will be applied to the CTM group.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Connective tissue massage(CTM)

Intervention Type OTHER

CTM will be applied by a trained physiotherapist for 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Application time will be approximately 15-20 minutes.

Interventions

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Connective tissue massage(CTM)

CTM will be applied by a trained physiotherapist for 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Application time will be approximately 15-20 minutes.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male subjects aged 20-65 years with ED complaints for at least 6 months will be included in the study. In addition, sexually active individuals will be included in the study

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with diabetes and renal diseases, uncontrolled hypertension, priapism, pacemaker users, history of psychiatric or psychological illness, skin lesions/ulcer in the penis or lumbosacral region, and patients who are unable to cooperate will be excluded.
Minimum Eligible Age

20 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Bitlis Eren University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Mesut Arslan

Assistant Professor

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Bitlis Eren University

Bitlis, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

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ED-CTM

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id