New ultrasound technique may better predict erection recovery after prostate surgery

NCT ID NCT05109208

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether a special ultrasound technique called vibroelastography can better assess erectile function recovery in men after prostate cancer surgery. The technique measures tissue stiffness, which may indicate scarring. Ten men with low-risk prostate cancer and good baseline erectile function will be enrolled. The goal is to see if adding this test to standard ultrasound provides useful information.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Ultrasound vibroelastography (UVE)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could give doctors a better tool to predict and monitor erectile function recovery after prostate surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very small, early study (10 people) testing a diagnostic technique, not a treatment. It may not lead to any change in patient care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

prostate adenocarcinoma

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PROSTATE ADENOCARCINOMA

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Locations

Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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