Low-intensity Shockwave Therapy for Post-radical Prostatectomy Erectile Dysfunction

NCT ID: NCT06219785

Last Updated: 2024-10-08

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

TERMINATED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

5 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-01-10

Study Completion Date

2024-10-01

Brief Summary

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This research study is trying to determine if Low-Intensity shock wave therapy (LiSWT) is safe and effective in patients with symptoms of erectile dysfunction (ED) after radical prostatectomy.

Detailed Description

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Participants will be randomized to the active treatment group or the control/placebo group.

All patients on active treatment will receive Low-Intensity shock wave treatment. Participants assigned to the control group will receive the treatment using a sham applicator. The placebo group will receive the same treatment as the active group, but the transducer used for shock wave treatment will be capped, meaning that no shock waves will be transmitted to the penis.

Participants on active shock wave treatment will receive once a week Low-Intensity shock wave treatments of 0.2 mJ/ mm² over the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis once a week for six weeks, with a total of 6 treatments once a week.

Conditions

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Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

CROSSOVER

Following completion of the 3-month follow-up visit, subjects will be unblinded. Subjects who received the Placebo/control treatment will be offered treatment using the active device applicator.
Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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Active

1. Patient lies down with legs extended.
2. In order to get a proper transmission, a drop of silicone oil is applied on the anatomical stand-off before putting the ring.
3. Connect the headpiece to the ring.
4. Apply ultrasound gel for proper energy transmission on the shaft of the penis
5. 1500 shocks to the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis
6. Duration of the procedure: approximately 30 minutes

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Low-Intensity Shockwave therapy (LiSWT)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will receive once-a-week LiSWT treatments of 0.2 mJ/ mm² over the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis once a week for six weeks, with a total of 6 treatments once a week.

Control

1. Patient lies down with legs extended.
2. In order to get a proper transmission, a drop of silicone oil is applied on the anatomical stand-off before putting the ring.
3. Connect the headpiece to the ring.
4. Apply ultrasound gel for proper energy transmission on the shaft of the penis
5. 1500 shocks to the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis
6. Duration of the procedure: approximately 30 minutes

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Low-Intensity Shockwave therapy (LiSWT)

Intervention Type DEVICE

Participants will receive once-a-week LiSWT treatments of 0.2 mJ/ mm² over the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis once a week for six weeks, with a total of 6 treatments once a week.

Interventions

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Low-Intensity Shockwave therapy (LiSWT)

Participants will receive once-a-week LiSWT treatments of 0.2 mJ/ mm² over the lateral penile shaft (distal, mid, and proximal penile shaft), 500 impulses in each area, for a total of 1500 shocks along the penis once a week for six weeks, with a total of 6 treatments once a week.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

1. Men age 45-70 who had robotic prostatectomy within 6 to 18 months
2. Documented nerve sparing during radical prostatectomy procedure
3. Mild to moderate ED after prostatectomy
4. IIEF score \> 18 before surgery
5. Testosterone level \> 300 mg/dl post-surgery
6. Sexually active

Exclusion Criteria

1. Prior penile surgery
2. Lesions or active infections on the penis or perineum
3. Anatomical abnormalities in the genitalia or pelvic region
4. Unwilling to remove piercing from genital region
5. Post radical prostatectomy complications that could impact safety or effectiveness of ESWT (hematoma, unresolved anastomotic leak)
6. Previous or scheduled treatment with pelvic radiotherapy and/or androgen deprivation therapy
7. Anticoagulant medication (except acetylsalicylic acid up to 80 mg daily).
8. Any other condition that would prevent the patient from completing the study, as judged by the PI
Minimum Eligible Age

45 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

MALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Brian Miles

Brian J Miles MD

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Brian J. Miles, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Methodist Hospital Research Institute

Locations

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Houston Methodist

Houston, Texas, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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Pro00037405

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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