Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy study: Sildenafil vs Erectile vacuum device
Official title PEnile ReHABilitation After Nerve Sparing Robot-assisted Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer 2.0 (PEHAB-II)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06875258
What this study is testing
What is Sildenafil?
This is an investigational medicine being studied to help recover erectile function after prostate surgery. It is designed to relax blood vessels in the penis to increase blood flow.
Also referred to as Mylan.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out which of two rehabilitation methods helps men regain erectile function better after prostate cancer surgery.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for men who have had nerve-sparing prostate surgery and are experiencing erectile dysfunction.
- What's involved
- Participants will be assigned to either take a daily pill and use a vacuum device five times a week, or take a pill only when needed for sex.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts 12 months and requires regular visits to one of several centers in the Netherlands.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 70, men only
You may be able to join if
- Pre-screening eligibility criteria
- Age \> 18 years and \< 70 years
- Patients who have a penis that has developed naturally, without surgical interventions.
- Histologically confirmed PCa
- Scheduled for RP as primary treatment with the intention of at least a one-sided nerve-sparing procedure.
You likely can't join if
- Pre-screening exclusion criteria: Regarding history of oncological treatment
- Previous pelvic radiation therapy
- Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)
- Patients with diseases that affect the red blood cells (e.g., sickle cell anaemia), blood cancer (leukaemia) or bone marrow tumors Regarding history...
- Patients with heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) ≥ class 3
- Patients with increased susceptibility to vasodilators include those with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, hypertrophic...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Pre-screening eligibility criteria
- Age \> 18 years and \< 70 years
- Patients who have a penis that has developed naturally, without surgical interventions.
- Histologically confirmed PCa
- Scheduled for RP as primary treatment with the intention of at least a one-sided nerve-sparing procedure.
- Non-metastatic disease (cN0M0)
- Pre-operative erections good enough for intercourse (anamnestic)
- All of the above-mentioned pre-screening eligibility criteria
- At least unilateral nerve-sparing or if available Fascia Preservation (FP) score =\>5
- A pre-diagnostic anamnestic erection that was good enough for intercourse.
- A pre-diagnostic IIEF-EF\>=22 with or without PDE5i. For patients without a partner or did not participate in penetrative sex we use accumulated score of EPIC- erectile function; Q8b, Q9 and Q10 \>=83.
- Willing to provide one blood sample to determine testosterone level, hemoglobin 1Ac, liver enzymes and lipid profile
- Testosterone levels of at least \>=12 nmol/l, measured pre or post-operative
- A signed informed consent form
- Pre-screening exclusion criteria: Regarding history of oncological treatment
- Previous pelvic radiation therapy
- Patients on Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)
- Patients with diseases that affect the red blood cells (e.g., sickle cell anaemia), blood cancer (leukaemia) or bone marrow tumors Regarding history of cardiovascular diseases
- Patients with heart failure New York Heart Association (NYHA) ≥ class 3
- Patients with increased susceptibility to vasodilators include those with left ventricular outflow obstruction (e.g., aortic stenosis, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy), or those with the rare syndrome of...
- Patients with unstable angina pectoris
- Patients using nitride oxide for coronary artery disease
- Patients with hypotension (blood pressure \<90/50 mmHg)
- Patients with recent history of stroke or myocardial infarction
- Patients with neurological diseases; such as transient ischemic attack (TIA), Cerebrovascular accident(CVA), Parkinson, and polyneuropathy.
- Allergy regarding Sildenafil
- Patients who have loss of vision in one eye because of non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy (NAION), regardless of whether this episode was in connection or not with previous PDE5 inhibitor exposure.
- Patients with severe hepatic impairment
- Patients with known hereditary degenerative retinal disorders such as retinitis pigmentosa (a minority of these patients have genetic disorders of retinal phosphodiesterases).
- Patients using alpha-blockers, but they may be eligible to participate after discontinuing alpha-blocker use.
- The inability to speak and read in Dutch Exclusion criteria
- All of the above-mentioned pre-screening exclusion criteria
- \>pT3b
- Adjuvant radiotherapy or hormonal therapy
- Inability to use VED such as severe penile deformity causing fitting problems
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling male, 18 years to 70 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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