Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:38 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:38 AM
NCT ID:
NCT02746094
Brief Summary:
The primary objective of this study is to evaluate changes in erectile function (EF) before versus after 8 bi-weekly treatments of Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (LIESWT) via IIEF-EF (the Erectile Function domain of the International Index of Erectile Function) scores.
Detailed Description:
The secondary objectives of this study are to evaluate changes in the following elements before versus after 8 bi-weekly treatments of LIESWT:
A. EF categorical improvement.
B. Other validated measures of EF (SEP2 (question 2 of the sexual encounter profile), SEP3 (question 3 of the sexual encounter profile), GAQ (Global Assessment Question), EHS (Erection Hardness Score)), and the remaining domains of the IIEF score (orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, overall satisfaction), as well as the total IIEF score.
C. Harms/Safety: To evaluate treatment tolerance and potential adverse events.
Study:
NCT02746094
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT02746094