Stem cells shot into penis aim to restore erections after prostate surgery
NCT ID NCT01089387
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tested whether injecting a man's own bone marrow stem cells into the penis could help restore erections after prostate cancer surgery. The study included 18 men who had normal erections before surgery but developed erectile dysfunction due to blood vessel damage. Researchers tested four different doses to find the safest and most promising one.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
bone marrow stem cells (mononucleated cells)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a treatment for erectile dysfunction after prostate removal, potentially restoring natural erections without lifelong medication.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial (18 men) testing safety and dosing. It may not lead to an effective treatment, and risks include priapism or local inflammation.
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Conditions
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Locations
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CHU Henri Mondor-Albert Chenevier-Centre Intercommunal de Créteil
Créteil, 94101, France