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

• Conditions: Erectile Dysfunction; Azoospermia

• Registration Number: NCT00282477
• Lead Sponsor: Sheba Medical Center

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2006-01-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2006-01-25
• Study First Posted: 2006-01-26
• Study Start: 2006-02
• Status Verified: 2007-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2007-08-06
• Last Update Posted: 2007-08-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

• Males ages 20-35, with at least 2 years of bicycle riding, at least 2 hours a week.

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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.

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Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Chaim Sheba Medical Center; 🇮🇱 Ramat-Gan, Israel