Study seeks to unlock secrets of penile implant pump misuse

NCT ID NCT04390230

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 29, 2026 · Last updated Jun 30, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates why some men have difficulty using the pump of their inflatable penile prosthesis after surgery, leading to dissatisfaction. Researchers will look at factors like age, weight, pump type, and whether patients saw a demonstration before surgery. The goal is to help doctors better prepare patients and improve outcomes.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Inflatable penile prosthesis implantation
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors identify which patients might have trouble using the pump, leading to better pre-surgery counseling and higher satisfaction.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It identifies risk factors but does not test a new intervention, so it may not directly improve outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

erectile dysfunction Personal Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PENILE PROSTHESIS; COMPLICATIONS SATISFACTION SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU de Nice
RECRUITING

Nice, 06300, France

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