The study to assess changes in penile firmness with Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LiST)

The company Northwell Health is enrolling patients into the clinical trial investigating Changes in Penile Firmness With Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LiST).

Patients presenting with erectile dysfunction are often found to have increased corporal firmness on elastography. We hypothesize that this corporal firmness reflects reversable changes that can be altered by Low-Intensity Shockwave Therapy (LiST). In this pilot study patients found to have increased corporal firmness will be treated with LiST.

The study is being done to find out if low-intensity shockwave therapy can improve penile blood flow and restore sexual function in men with impaired erectile function.

The trial is designed to enroll Male 18 Years to 64 Years and is being conducted in the Dr. Gilbert's Office, Great Neck, New York, United States; The Smith Institute for Urology, Lake Success, New York, United States.

The study start date is March 5, 2023.

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form 2. Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study 3. Men aged 18-64 4. Sexually active men and evidence of increased firmness on elastography during their standard evaluation for erectile dysfunction.

Exclusion Criteria: 1. Within two weeks of Visit 1 using erectogenic medications including PDE5 inhibitors and/or penile injection therapy 2. Presence of a penile implant. 3. Presence of cardiac pacemaker or defibrillator 4. Patients who are using devices which are sensitive to electromagnetic radiation. 5. Screening ultrasound positive for testicular cancer 6. Presence of untreated prostate cancer 7. Patients with severe coagulation disorders 8. Patient that in the opinion of the Principal Investigator would be non-compliant with the study

This page provides a more detailed overview of this clinical trial: https://ichgcp.net/clinical-trials-registry/NCT05756803