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Skin glow test may spot hidden sexual health issues in diabetics

NCT ID NCT02770235

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This completed study looked at 97 men with type 2 diabetes to see if a non-invasive skin test for advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) could be linked to erectile dysfunction. AGEs build up due to high blood sugar and may damage blood vessels. Researchers used a device called AGE-ReaderTM to measure skin auto-fluorescence, aiming to find a simple way to screen for erectile dysfunction and improve overall diabetes care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive screening tool to detect erectile dysfunction and cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The link between AGEs and erectile dysfunction is still unproven, and the small size (97 participants) limits generalizability.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

97 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2014

Finished

Mar 2019

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diabetes Type 2 Exclusion Criteria: * skin hyperpigmentation

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Conditions

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erectile dysfunction type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

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Diabetes mellitus, non-insulin-dependent Erectile dysfunction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU Amiens

    Amiens, 80000, France

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