Could stem cells restore erectile function in diabetic men?
NCT ID NCT07480161
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether injecting stem cells or their exosomes into the penis can improve erectile function in men with diabetes who haven't been helped by standard treatments. Ninety men will receive either a placebo, stem cells, or exosomes in a single injection. Researchers will track changes in erectile function and blood flow over 12 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells and their exosomes
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could offer a new regenerative treatment option for men with diabetic erectile dysfunction who do not respond to current medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. There are also risks from the injection procedure, such as pain, bruising, or infection.
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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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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)