Nerve surgery to help erections after prostate cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests a new nerve surgery to help men regain erections after prostate cancer surgery. It's for men who have had moderate to severe erectile dysfunction for at least 12 to 18 months after their prostate removal.
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Who can take part
- You had good erections before your prostate cancer surgery.
- It has been at least 1 year since your prostate surgery and you have severe erection problems, or at least 1.5 years with moderate problems.
- You have not had a hernia repair on both sides of your groin.
- You do not have a penile implant or certain other surgeries in the penis area.
- You are not currently on hormone therapy for prostate cancer.
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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