Can a tiny zap during prostate surgery save erectile function?
NCT ID NCT07724028
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether low-intensity electrical stimulation of nerves near the prostate can help surgeons monitor and preserve erectile function during robot-assisted prostate removal. Twenty men with localized prostate cancer and normal erectile function will receive the stimulation during surgery. Researchers will record physical responses like penile rigidity and muscle activity to see if the technique is safe and feasible.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Selective Neurovascular Bundle Stimulation Probe
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could help surgeons preserve erectile function during prostate removal by providing real-time nerve monitoring.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early feasibility study with only 20 participants. The stimulation method may not reliably predict nerve damage or improve outcomes.
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UMC Ljubljana
Ljubljana, 1000, Slovenia