Could a simple nerve zap treat erectile dysfunction?

NCT ID NCT06397625

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Camilo Jose Cela University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 30, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether stimulating the pudendal nerve with a small electrical current can improve erections in men with erectile dysfunction. 72 men aged 18-60 will receive either real stimulation or a sham procedure. Researchers will measure changes in erectile function, hardness, and quality of life over three months.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a non-drug, non-surgical option for men with erectile dysfunction.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding, and results may not apply to all causes of ED. The placebo group also receives a needle procedure, so any benefit may be partly due to a placebo effect.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

erectile dysfunction pudendal neuralgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ELECTRIC STIMULATION ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION PUDENDAL NERVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

LYX Instituto de Urología

Madrid, 28006, Spain

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