Acupuncture for men with erectile dysfunction and prostatitis
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can improve erectile dysfunction in men who also have chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS). It involves regular acupuncture sessions over the treatment period, with the goal of improving sexual function and reducing discomfort.
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Who can take part
- You must be a man aged 18 to 50 years old.
- You need to have both chronic pain in the pelvic area (CP/CPPS) and erectile dysfunction.
- Your score on erectile function questionnaire (IIEF-5) must be between 8 and 21.
- You must have a steady sexual partner and have sex at least once a week during the study.
- You cannot have taken any treatments for erectile dysfunction or CP/CPPS in the past month.
- You cannot have certain other conditions like diabetes, prostate cancer, or previous pelvic surgery.
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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