Could a blood injection treat erectile dysfunction? new trial investigates
NCT ID NCT06768177
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study compares platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to the standard drug alprostadil (Caverject) for treating moderate to severe erectile dysfunction. Sixty men will receive both treatments in a crossover design, with each treatment given as six weekly injections. The main goal is to see if PRP improves erectile function scores more than alprostadil after 24 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection
- What this could lead to
- If PRP works, it could offer a new, natural treatment option for erectile dysfunction without relying on standard drugs.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage crossover trial with only 60 participants. PRP is not yet proven for ED, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Policlinico di Bari - Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Consorziale Policlinico
Bari, 70124, Italy
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