Erectile Dysfunction
Conditions
Brief summary
The study involved the administration of pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavior psychotherapy to individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction. The study was randomized controlled trial with four arms involving a control group.
Interventions
The Group A received sildenafil citrate 50 mg on demand for a period of max 3 months.
BEHAVIORALCognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy
The Group B received cognitive behavior psychotherapy for a period of max 3 months.
COMBINATION_PRODUCTCombined or Integrated Therapy
The Group C received the combined therapeutic approach for a period of max 3 months.
OTHERPlacebo
The Group D received no treatment or placebo for a period of max 3 months.
Sponsors
International Islamic University, Islamabad
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction * Must be in the age range of 18 to 40 years * Must be in a stable heterosexual relationship * Must not be suffering from any medical or psychiatric illness
Exclusion criteria
* Men not meeting criteria of diagnosis of erectile dysfunction * Men not in a heterosexual relationship * Men above the age of 40 years * Men diagnosed with any medical or psychiatric illness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| International Index of Erectile Functioning-5 | 3 months maximum |
Countries
Pakistan
Outcome results
None listed