A Survey of Traditional Medicine Pattern Identification in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction

March 17, 2026 updated by: Bui Pham Minh Man, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Traditional Medicine Pattern Distribution in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Study

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that significantly affects quality of life, psychological well-being, and interpersonal relationships. In Traditional Medicine, ED is classified into different syndrome patterns, which are essential for guiding individualized treatment; however, evidence on their distribution and associated factors in Vietnam remains limited. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the distribution of Traditional Medicine syndrome patterns in patients with ED and to evaluate their associations with demographic characteristics, clinical features, psychological status, and lifestyle factors, thereby providing evidence to support improved diagnosis and integrative treatment approaches.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

This study is a cross-sectional observational study designed to investigate the distribution of Traditional Medicine (TM) patterns among patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and to evaluate their associations with demographic, clinical, psychological, and lifestyle factors.

The study will be conducted at Binh Dan Hospital. Male patients aged ≥18 years diagnosed with ED based on validated clinical criteria (IIEF-5) will be recruited. Data collection includes demographic characteristics (age, education), clinical features (age at first diagnosis, ED severity, erection characteristics), anthropometric measures (BMI), psychological status (assessed by DASS-21), comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia) and lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol consumption).

Our study evaluates: (1) the distribution of traditional medicine syndrome patterns among patients with erectile dysfunction; and (2) the associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics, including age, age at first diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), educational level, severity and clinical characteristics of erectile dysfunction, psychological status (stress), and lifestyle factors (smoking and alcohol consumption).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

375

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

  • Name: Minh Man Bui Pham Doctor of Phylosophy
  • Phone Number: +84916080803
  • Email: bpmman@ump.edu.vn

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • Vietnam
      • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
        • Recruiting
        • Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh city
        • Contact:
          • Minh Man Bui Pham Doctor of Phylosophy
          • Phone Number: +84916080803
          • Email: bpmman@ump.edu.vn
        • Contact:

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

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals aged 18 years or older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction at Binh Dan Hospital

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Individuals aged 18 years or older who were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction by a clinical physician at Binh Dan Hospital between January 2026 and August 2026.
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to understand the questionnaire.
  • Unable to complete all the study questions.
  • Patients who do not wish to continue participating in the study.

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Men aged ≥18 years diagnosed with erectile dysfunction at Binh Dan Hospital

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Traditional medicine pattern identification
Time Frame: At the time of enrollment in the study
At the time of enrollment in the study
Severity of erectile dysfunction according to the IIEF-5 score
Time Frame: At the time of enrollment in the study
At the time of enrollment in the study
Age, age at first diagnosis, BMI, educational level, severity of erectile dysfunction, clinical characteristics of penile erection in patients with erectile dysfunction, levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors
Time Frame: At the time of enrollment in the study
At the time of enrollment in the study
The associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics
Time Frame: At the time of enrollment in the study
The associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics, including age, age at first diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), educational level, severity and clinical characteristics of erectile dysfunction, psychological status (stress), and lifestyle factors (smoking and alcohol consumption).
At the time of enrollment in the study

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Helpful Links

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 14, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

July 31, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

August 31, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 17, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 17, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

March 23, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 23, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 17, 2026

Last Verified

November 1, 2025

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 148/DHYD-HDDD

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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