Shockwaves vs. sham: new hope for ED and pelvic pain?
NCT ID NCT05868668
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests if focused or radial shockwave therapy can improve erectile dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain better than a fake (sham) treatment. It includes 186 men, some with a history of prostate cancer. Participants will receive several sessions of shockwave or sham therapy, and researchers will track changes in symptoms using standard questionnaires.
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Conditions
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Cleveland Clinic Foundation
RECRUITINGCleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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