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.

erectile dysfunction

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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