Can pilates help men with diabetes and erectile dysfunction?
NCT ID NCT07293156
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a 12-week Pilates program could improve erectile function in 60 men aged 40-60 with type 2 diabetes and erectile dysfunction. Participants did Pilates three times a week for 60 minutes each session. The study measured blood flow in the penis and used a questionnaire to assess erectile function.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pilates exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, Pilates could offer a non-drug way to improve erectile function in men with type 2 diabetes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a control group, so results may not be reliable or generalizable. Exercise may not help everyone.
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Locations
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Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha university
Banhā, Benha, Egypt