Early erectile rehabilitation after rectal cancer treatment
Treatments studied
Part of Cancer, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if sildenafil (Viagra) given soon after surgery and radiation for rectal cancer can help preserve erectile function. It is for men with normal erectile function before treatment who have a regular partner.
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Who can take part
- Men between 18 and 70 years old
- You had surgery to remove lower or middle rectal cancer after radiation, and your surgeon was able to spare the nerves important for erections
- You had normal erectile function before surgery (score of at least 22 on a standard erectile function questionnaire)
- You were sexually active and not taking any medication for erectile function before surgery
- You have a regular sexual partner (male or female)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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