Steak vs. salad: which meal boosts nighttime erections?
NCT ID NCT04349059
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how plant-based meals compare to animal-based meals on erectile function in 46 healthy men with normal erections. Participants eat specially prepared meals and wear a device to measure nighttime erections. The goal is to see if diet alone can make a difference, without any drugs or treatments.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that diet alone affects erectile function, pointing toward dietary advice for men's health.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study in healthy men only, so results may not apply to men with erectile dysfunction or other health issues.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology
RECRUITINGThe Bronx, New York, 10467, United States
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