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Purpose of Study: This randomized controlled trial investigates the role that platelet rich plasma injections into the penis may play to improve erectile function in men with erectile dysfunction.
Eligibility: Men with erectile dysfunction. Ages 50-80. International Index of Erectile Function score of mild (17-21/25) or moderate (8-16/25).
Intervention and Evaluation:Men who consent to join the trial will be randomized to receive either a single injection PRP or saline to the penis. All patients will have blood drawn in clinic the day of injection. Those randomized to PRP arm will have their own blood prepared and separated into the PRP. This solution of their own blood will be injected back into the penis.
Follow Up: Men will be evaluated at 1 , 3, and 6 months after the injections and then asked to complete the IIEF by phone or by electronic means
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Placebo | Sham Comparator | All arms will have phlebotomy (blood drawn). This group will receive saline injection only. |
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| Platelet rich plasma | Experimental | All arms will have phlebotomy (blood drawn). This group will receive PRP injection only. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Platelet rich plasma | Biological | PRP will be used in the experimental arm. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Erectile Function Change | The rate of change in erectile function measured by IIEF | at 1, 3 and 6 months |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Side Effects | any side effects noted by men | at 1, 3 and 6 months |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Only men suffer from erectile dysfunction
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Chris Deibert, MD, MPH | University of Nebraska | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Unversity of Nebraska Medical Center | Omaha | Nebraska | 68198 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
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| D007172 | Erectile Dysfunction |
| ID | Term |
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| D005832 | Genital Diseases, Male |
| D000091662 | Genital Diseases |
| D000091642 | Urogenital Diseases |
| D012735 | Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological |
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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| Placebo Sham Injection | Other | sham injection |
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| D052801 | Male Urogenital Diseases |
| D020018 | Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological |
| D001523 | Mental Disorders |