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Evaluation of the effect of Electrical Stimulation on erectile dysfunction after Prostate Cancer surgery

Assessment of the effect of Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation of corpus cavernosum rehabilitation after Radical Prostatectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-683dtp
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2017-08-24
Start date
2014-11-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

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

Conditions

Man

Interventions

Study group: 23 men with erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. The treatment was performed with functional electrostimulation for six months with 30 minutes duration in each session
Surface electrodes were placed in the penile region
The patients felt a sensation of tingling in the region Control group: 26 men with erectile dysfunction after radical prostatectomy. The treatment was performed with functional electrostimulation for
The patients did not feel a tingling sensation in the region
Device
Procedure/surgery
E05.196.385

Sponsors

Escola Paulista de Medicina
Lead Sponsor
Universidade Federal de São Paulo
Collaborator

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
40 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Men; satisfactory erectile function before radical prostatectomy; 40 to 70 years old.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with erectile dysfunction; residual prostate cancer post surgery or need of radiotherapy; metalic implants in the pelvic region; spinal cord injury; alteration of genital sensitivity or cognitive impairment

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Improvement of erectile function at the end of the treatment evaluated by means of the International Erectile Function Index questionnaire, with scores greater than or equal to 22. The evaluations were carried out 1,3,6 months during treatment and 9 and 12 months after treatment—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To evaluate the sexual intercourse through the Sexual Encounter Profile (SEP) questionnaire in order to know if the patient was satisfied with the result of the treatment through the Global Assessment Questionnaire; To evaluate if there was improvement of urinary loss through the absorbent test and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF). The evaluations were carried out 1,3,6 months during treatment and 9 and 12 months after treatment—

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactAna Paula Bispo

Universidade Federal de São Paulo

anapaula_bispo@yahoo.com.br+5511994053112

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP)