Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Non Ocular Behçet's Disease (NCT04386824) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Erectile Dysfunction in Patients With Non Ocular Behçet's Disease
Turkey (Türkiye)35 participantsStarted 2019-06-15
Plain-language summary
It was aimed to demonstrate whether erectile dysfunction is affected by BH pathogenesis and whether there is a relationship between erectile dysfunction and BD pathogenesis by assessing both sexual function and retinal micro-vascular blood flow in BH which may involve vessels from all calibrations and nature.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
MALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Definitive diagnosis of Behçet Disease
* No comorbid disease known to be associated with erectile dysfunction, including hypertension and diabetes mellitus
* Not overweight or obese (BMI≤25 kg/m2)
* Non-smokers
* No alcohol and/or substance abuse
* No known psychiatric disorder
Exclusion Criteria:
* prostatic disorder
* medication that may influence on erectile function (antihistamines, ß-blockers, etc.)
* sacroiliac joint or chronic articular involvement
* family history of glaucoma
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial looked at erectile dysfunction in men with non-ocular Behçet's disease — is erectile dysfunction something I should be routinely screened for as part of managing my Behçet's, and has my doctor seen this as a concern in other patients with my condition?
2The trial used the International Index of Erectile Function-15 questionnaire to measure outcomes — is this something my doctor could have me complete to get a baseline picture of how Behçet's may be affecting my sexual health?
3The study also used optical coherence tomography angiography, which looks at blood vessel changes — does this suggest Behçet's disease could be causing vascular changes that affect erectile function, and should I be evaluated for that kind of involvement even if I don't currently have eye symptoms?
4Since this trial has already been completed, are there published results my doctor could review that might inform how Behçet's disease and erectile dysfunction are connected, and what that might mean for my own care plan?
5Given that this was a non-interventional study rather than a treatment trial, are there specific treatments for erectile dysfunction that are considered safe and appropriate for someone with Behçet's disease that my doctor would recommend discussing?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.