Evaluating the Effect of the VCD on Erectile Function and Penile Length Post RRP

Evaluating the Effect of the Vacuum Constriction Device on Erectile Function and Penile Length Post Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy

Status

Completed

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00177125

Enrollment

220

Registered

2005-09-15

Start date

2004-01-31

Completion date

2004-01-31

Last updated

2012-02-06

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Prostatectomy, Prostatic Neoplasms

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized prospective study to evaluate whether the vacuum erection device facilitates an earlier return of erectile function post radical prostatectomy. A secondary measure will be to evaluate if the vacuum erection device can help prevent penile shortening.

Interventions

DEVICEErectAid

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

MALE

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patients undergoing a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer who are able to attain a partial or full erection preoperatively and are sexually active.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients on anticoagulation therapy and those with bleeding diatheses * Insufficient manual dexterity of patient or spouse * IIEF(International Index of Erectile Function) at baseline \< 11, indicating severe erectile dysfunction

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026