The goal of this observational study is to assess changes in patients' erectile function after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) using a standard IIEF (International Index of Erectile Function) questionnaire at 1, 3, and 6 months post-PCI. By doing this, we try to compare patients' responses to PCI after having a heart attack and stable angina to see the real effect of myocardial infarction on erectile function status in the long term by comparing it with a very similar group.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 75 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria
* Male patients aged 30-75 years
* Undergoing successful percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for one of the following:
* Acute myocardial infarction (Group 1)
* Stable angina (Group 2)
* Hemodynamically stable after the PCI procedure
* Survival of the index hospitalization
* Ability to provide written informed consent
* Sexually active within the 3 months prior to enrollment
* Willingness and ability to complete follow-up visits and questionnaires at:
* Baseline (post-PCI recovery)
* 3 months
* 6 months Exclusion Criteria
* Known malignancy (active or recently treated)
* Neurological disorders affecting erectile function, including:
* Spinal cord injury
* Multiple sclerosis
* Parkinson's disease
* Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \> 9%)
* Presence of more than two chronic systemic diseases, such as:
* Severe renal disease
* Severe hepatic disease
* Severe pulmonary disease
* Polypharmacy, defined as chronic use of more than three daily medications
* Absence of sexual activity or lack of a sexual partner
* Refusal or inability to provide informed consent or complete study questionnaires
* Severe psychiatric illness interfering with study participation
* Endocrine disorders, including:
* Untreated hypogonadism
* Thyroid disease
* Major post-PCI complications preventing participation, including:
* Reinfarction
* Stroke
* Heart failure
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
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Change in erectile function score after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)
Timeframe: Baseline (post-recovery from PCI) to 6 months follow-up]