NCT06163157

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Connective Tissue Massage in Individuals With Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 30 (actual)
• Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Male
• Age: 20 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

In this study, it is planned to investigate the effect of connective tissue massage on symptom severity, autonomic functions, psychological state and quality of life in individuals with erectile dysfunction symptoms.

Detailed description

The most common sexual dysfunctions in men include erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to achieve and maintain the penile erection necessary for sexual intercourse for at least 6 months.The prevalence of ED generally varies between 37.2%-48.6%. There are various treatment methods used in individuals with ED symptoms. While urologists use oral phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor drugs (such as sildenafil and vardenafil) as the first step, intracavernosal papaverine or alprostadil injections and vacuum devices may be preferred afterwards. When these treatments are inadequate, penile prostheses can be used. In addition, various physiotherapy techniques such as pelvic floor muscle training, electrical stimulation, massage and aerobic exercises are also recommended for these individuals.

Conditions

• Erectile Dysfunction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Connective tissue massage(CTM)	CTM will be applied by a trained physiotherapist for 3 days/week for 4 weeks. Application time will be approximately 15-20 minutes.

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-12-21
• Primary completion: 2024-12-21
• Completion: 2024-12-21
• First posted: 2023-12-08
• Last updated: 2024-12-27

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)