Electric implant aims to restore erections after prostate cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT05650866

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Comphya Australia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is testing a new implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to nerves to help men get erections after prostate removal for cancer. Twenty men aged 30-70 who are already scheduled for nerve-sparing prostatectomy will either get the device or not. Researchers will check safety, pain, and how well the device works over 6 months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: implantable electrical stimulation device
What this could lead to: If it works, this device could help men regain natural erections after prostate cancer surgery, reducing the need for pills or injections.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small trial with only 20 participants. The device is implanted during surgery, so there are risks like infection, device failure, or pain. It may not work for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

erectile dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION FOLLOWING RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Australian Prostate Centre
RECRUITING

North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051, Australia
Epworth HealthCare
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Richmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia
Royal Melbourne Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Melbourne, Victoria, 3050, Australia
St. Vincent's Private Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Fitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia

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