Heart attack may worsen erectile function after stent procedure, new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07444697

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kırıkkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study follows 100 men aged 30-75 who had a heart procedure called PCI (stent placement) to open blocked arteries. Researchers want to see how erectile function changes over 6 months, comparing those who had a heart attack to those with stable chest pain. Participants fill out a simple questionnaire at 1, 3, and 6 months after the procedure. The goal is to learn whether a heart attack itself affects sexual health beyond the procedure.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help doctors understand how heart attacks affect erectile function after PCI, potentially guiding better counseling and care for patients.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all men. It measures changes via questionnaires, not treatments, so no direct health benefit is guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute myocardial infarction Angina Pectoris anxiety anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder Depression depressive disorder diabetes mellitus erectile dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE (CAD) DEPRESSION AND QUALITY OF LIFE DIABETE MELLITUS ERECTILE DISFUNCTION

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Hospital of Kirikkale Univerity Faculty of Medicine
RECRUITING

Kirikkale, 71450, Turkey (Türkiye)

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