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

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Prostatic Neoplasms; Prostatectomy

• Registration Number: NCT00177125
• Lead Sponsor: University of Minnesota

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-01
• Primary Completion: 2004-01
• Study Completion: 2004-01
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-13
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-15
• Status Verified: 2012-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-02-03
• Last Update Posted: 2012-02-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 220

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

University of Minnesota; 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

VAMC Minneapolis; 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States