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Intra-operative Assessment of Cavernosal Nerve Stimulus Threshold
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating 10Hz + 100 micro-seconds, 10Hz + 200 micro-seconds, and 2 other interventions for Prostatectomy. Completed, enrolled 6 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Erectile dysfunction persists in approximately 80% of men 1 year after prostatectomy. Various erectile rehabilitation strategies have not provided benefit. Electrical stimulation has been demonstrated to benefit neuroregeneration and the functional recovery of neuromuscular systems. Therefore, electrical stimulation of the cavernosal nerves during radical prostatectomy is being investigated for its potential development into a treatment aimed at improving recovery of erectile function after prostatectomy. This pilot study is intended to determine the threshold of electrical stimulation that results in penile erection, as defined by persistent intracavernosal pressure increase, such that future studies of sub-threshold stimulation may be pursued.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
10Hz Electrical Stimulation with a pulse width of 100 micro-seconds
10Hz Electrical Stimulation with a pulse width of 200 micro-seconds
7Hz Electrical Stimulation with a pulse width of 100 micro-seconds
7Hz Electrical Stimulation with a pulse width of 200 micro-seconds