Trial to Evaluate Erectile Function, Fertility and Sperm Count in Male Cyclists Compared to Age Matched Controls

Sheba Medical Center30 enrolled

Overview

Bicycle riding is associated with related diverse urogenital symptoms ranging from genital numbness to erectile dysfunction (ED). Very little is known about the quality of sperm in cyclists and whether a connection exists between erectile dysfunction and azoospermia.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Erectile Dysfunction Azoospermia

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 20 YearsMax age: 35 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Males ages 20-35, with at least 2 years of bicycle riding, at least 2 hours a week. Exclusion Criteria: * History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, or single testis, * Patients after chemotherapy, * Patients receiving hormonal therapy, * Patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication.

Locations (1)

Chaim Sheba Medical Center

Ramat Gan, Israel

RECRUITING

Central Contacts

Uri A. Lindner, M.D

CONTACT

972-3-5302413 Uri.Lindner@Sheba.health.gov.il

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