Could a daily vacuum device restore penile sensation?

NCT ID NCT07171567

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This early study tests whether using a vacuum erection device every day for six months can improve penile numbness in men. Eight adult men with reduced sensation will use the device at home and report their experiences through questionnaires and check-ins. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and worth studying further.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

vacuum erection device

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug way to improve penile sensation.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, tiny pilot study with only 8 men and no control group. Results are preliminary and may not apply to others.

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  • The Ottawa Hospital

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    Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y4E9, Canada

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