Trial to Evaluate Erectile Function, Fertility and Sperm Count in Male Cyclists Compared to Age Matched Controls

August 6, 2007 updated by: Sheba Medical Center

Prospective Controlled Trial to Evaluate Erectile Function, Fertility and Sperm Count in Male Cyclists Compared to Age Matched Controls

Bicycle riding is associated with related diverse urogenital symptoms ranging from genital numbness to erectile dysfunction (ED). Very little is known about the quality of sperm in cyclists and whether a connection exists between erectile dysfunction and azoospermia.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Ramat-Gan, Israel, 5261
        • Recruiting
        • Chaim Sheba Medical Center
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Uri A. Lindner, M.D

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

Male

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Males ages 20-35, with at least 2 years of bicycle riding, at least 2 hours a week.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, or single testis,
  • Patients after chemotherapy,
  • Patients receiving hormonal therapy,
  • Patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Sheba Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Igael Madgar, M.D, Chaim Sheba Medical Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 25, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 25, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

January 26, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 7, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 6, 2007

Last Verified

August 1, 2007

More Information

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Keywords

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • SHEBA-05-4031-IM-CTIL

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