Erectile Dysfunction, Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
Conditions
Keywords
Shockwave, vascular ED, Organic ED
Brief summary
This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy utilizing the Dornier Aries in the treatment of erectile dysfunction of vasculogenic origin.
Detailed description
An increasing number of men are suffering from the effects of Erectile Dysfunction (ED) each year. The development of oral therapies (phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors) has been successful for many with the disease. However, these drugs may be contraindicated in patients with cardiovascular risk factors (which are often predecessors to developing ED) and are often ineffective in patients with other comorbid conditions, such as diabetes mellitus. The main objective of this study is to determine the safety and efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy using the Dornier Aries in the treatment of erectile dysfunction of vasculogenic origin. This protocol allows for treatment of 23 men with 21-75 years of age with vasculogenic erectile dysfunction of at least 6 months' duration with low intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy utilizing the Dornier Aries device. This protocol includes the application of 5000 shockwaves per session in 5 treatment areas with 1000 SW each at energy level 4-5 (energy flux density (0.051-0.062 mJ/mm²), while moving the applicator along the penile shaft within the treatment areas. The maximum energy applied during this treatment would be 23.35J. Conversely, the treatment protocol described within is designed to actually restore penile function as a disease-modifying therapy, and is not expected to require a maintenance regimen or continued treatments, as previous studies have demonstrated retained benefits at six months after the end of treatments. Dornier MedTech hired an independent party to monitor data and perform internal audits to ensure the precision, quality, and integrity of the data collected. The investigator(s) agrees to permit access to study records, source data, and source documents for this purpose.
Interventions
DEVICEARIES (Extracorporal Shock Wave Application)
The treatment protocol includes 1 treatment per week for 6 weeks and an application of 5000 shockwaves per session in 5 treatment areas with 1000 SW each at energy level 4-5 (energy flux density (0.051-0.062 mJ/mm²), while moving the applicator along the penile shaft within the treatment areas. The maximum energy applied during this treatment would be 23.35J.
Sponsors
Dornier MedTech Systems
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
21 Years to 75 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age 21 - 75 years * Presence of Erectile Dysfunction for at least 6 months * Having some response to a PDE5i or injection therapy (ICI) without penile scarring * Vasculogenic ED * IIEF-ED score ≥11 up to ≤25 while taking PDE5i or on ICI * In a stable heterosexual relationship of more than three months' duration * Agree to suspend all ED therapy for duration of study * Agree to maintain their normal sexual habits * Consent to participate
Exclusion criteria
* Radical prostatectomy * Previous radiation therapy to pelvis * Previous stem cell or platelet rich plasma therapy * Previous pelvic surgeries * Untreated Hypogonadism or thyroid disease * Hormone usage, other than testosterone, clomiphene or thyroid medication * Illicit drug usage as demonstrated in the drug screen * Psychogenic ED * Peyronie's Disease or penile curvature that negatively influences sexual activity * Current anticoagulation therapy or significant hematological conditions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in the mean of the International Index of Erectile Function ED Domain (IIEF-ED) scores, in the absence of severe adverse events. | 1 month and 3 months | Changes in the mean of the International Index of Erectile Function ED Domain (IIEF-ED) scores, in the absence of severe adverse events. Higher scores indicate improved functionality according to the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in erectile function from Rosen et al. 2011. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in penile cavernosal artery peak systolic velocity (PSV) in [cm/s] by Penile doppler ultrasonography | 3 months | Changes in penile cavernosal artery peak systolic velocity in \[cm/s\] as determined by color measurement of Penile doppler ultrasonography |
| Changes in penile corporal fibrosis | 1 month, 3 months | changes in penile corporal fibrosis as determined by gray scale assessment as measured by duplex ultrasound of the penis during pharmacologic erection will be evaluated and reported |
| Changing in Erection Hardness score (EHS) | 1 month, 3 months | EHS increase in patients with EHS \< 2. |
| Changes in penile base and tip rigidity | 3 months | Changes in penile base and tip rigidity as measured by penile plethysmography (Rigiscan) of the penis will be evaluated and reported. |
| Changes in mean scores of the SEP | 1 month, 3 months | Changes in mean scores of Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP); \[Unit on a Scale\], will be evaluated and reported. |
| Changes in mean scores of the GAQ | 1 month, 3 months | Changes in mean scores of Global Assessment Questionnaire (GAQ); \[Unit on a Scale\], common, will be evaluated and reported. |
| Changes in mean scores of the entire IIEF | 1 month, 3 months | Changes in mean scores of the entire IIEF will be evaluated and reported. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed