The Feasibility of Using Dornier Machine in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction, a Pilot Study. (NCT07331961) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Feasibility of Using Dornier Machine in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction, a Pilot Study.
30 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a well-established modality for treating various urological and musculoskeletal conditions. Recently, its application has expanded to include vasculogenic erectile dysfunction (ED), primarily due to its ability to trigger neo-angiogenesis and significantly improve penile blood flow.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years
Sex
MALE
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) confirmed by clinical assessment and penile duplex Doppler ultrasound
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1-Coagulapathy. 2-Penile prosthesis. 3-Post Radical Cystectomy 4-Intellectual disability 5-Skeletal abnormalty
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.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.
What they're measuring
1
detection of complications from the use of ESWL machine
Timeframe: follow up will begin after the first session and then repeated weekly for 1 month
2
improvement in the international erectile function score
Timeframe: follow up will begin after day one and then repeated weekly for 1 month
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07331961
SponsorAssiut University
Sponsor typeOTHER
Study typeINTERVENTIONAL
Primary completion2026-03-01
Contact for this trial
Abdelrahman M Abdelkader, Master of Urology & Andrology