Evaluating the Effect of the VCD on Erectile Function and Penile Length Post RRP

University of Minnesota220 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to perform a randomized prospective study to evaluate whether the vacuum erection device facilitates an earlier return of erectile function post radical prostatectomy. A secondary measure will be to evaluate if the vacuum erection device can help prevent penile shortening.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

220

Conditions

Prostatic Neoplasms Prostatectomy

Interventions

ErectAidDEVICE

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing a radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer who are able to attain a partial or full erection preoperatively and are sexually active. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients on anticoagulation therapy and those with bleeding diatheses * Insufficient manual dexterity of patient or spouse * IIEF(International Index of Erectile Function) at baseline \< 11, indicating severe erectile dysfunction

Locations (2)

VAMC Minneapolis

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

University of Minnesota

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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