- ICH GCP
- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT06163157
Investigation of the Effectiveness of Connective Tissue Massage in Individuals With Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms
Study Overview
Status
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
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.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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Bitlis, Turkey, 13000
- Recruiting
- Bitlis Eren University
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Contact:
- Mesut A Arslan, PhD
- Phone Number: +90 553 674 5226
- Email: fzt.mesutarslan@gmail.com
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Adult
- Older Adult
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
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.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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No Intervention: Control roup
The control group will receive standard treatment (lifestyle recommendations + medical (PDE-5 inhibitors)).
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Experimental: CTM group
In addition to the standard treatment, connective tissue massage will be applied to the CTM group.
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CTM will be applied by a trained physiotherapist for 3 days/week for 4 weeks.
Application time will be approximately 15-20 minutes.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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The International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5)
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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İt is a 5-question questionnaire used to assess erectile dysfunction.
Patients' answers to each question are scored between 1 and 5.
A total score above 21 indicates normal erectile function, while a score of 21 and below indicates ED.
According to the total score obtained from the scale, ED is divided into 4 categories.
Severe (1-7), moderate (8-11), moderate to mild (12-16), mild (17-21) and no ED (22-25).
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Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT)
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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İt is a 5-question questionnaire that evaluates control, frequency, minimum stimulation, distress and interpersonal difficulty parameters related to premature ejaculation (PE).
A total score of 8 indicates no PE, 9-10 indicates possible PE, and a score equal to or higher than 11 indicates PE.
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Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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Composite Autonomic Symptom Score (COMPASS 31)
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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İt is a 31-question questionnaire that assesses autonomic symptoms in 6 different areas: orthostatic intolerance, vasomotor, secretomotor, gastrointestinal, bladder function and pupillomotor.
Survey score varies between 0-100 points.
A high score on the questionnaire indicates the presence and severity of autonomic dysfunction.
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Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21)
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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It evaluates the condition of the individual in the last week.
It is a 21-question questionnaire consisting of 3 subscales: depression, anxiety and stress.
Survey score varies between 0-63 points.
A high score on the questionnaire indicates the presence and severity of depression, anxiety and stress.
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Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36)
Time Frame: Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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It is a 36-question questionnaire consisting of 8 subscales including physical function, physical role, emotional role, pain, vitality, general health and mental health.
Survey score varies between 0-100 points.
A high score obtained from the questionnaire indicates that the individual has a good quality of life.
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Change from baseline at 4 weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- ED-CTM
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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