Electric implant aims to restore erections after prostate cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT05650866
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a new implantable device that delivers electrical pulses to nerves to help men get erections after prostate removal for cancer. Twenty men aged 30-70 who are already scheduled for nerve-sparing prostatectomy will either get the device or not. Researchers will check safety, pain, and how well the device works over 6 months.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- implantable electrical stimulation device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this device could help men regain natural erections after prostate cancer surgery, reducing the need for pills or injections.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, small trial with only 20 participants. The device is implanted during surgery, so there are risks like infection, device failure, or pain. It may not work for everyone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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About 20 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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May 2023
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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30 to 70 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Men of ages between 30-70 years; * Men with indication for nerve-sparing prostatectomy surgery; * Localised prostate cancer considered suitable for bilateral nerve sparing prostatectomy according to clinical criteria * International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-15) erectile function domain score equal to or greater than 26 prior prostatectomy; * Men interested in minimizing the effect of radical prostatectomy on erectile function; * Ability to read and understand patient information materials and willingness to sign a written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Men with neurological disease, including a history of spinal cord injury or trauma; * IIEF-15 erectile function domain score less than 26 prior prostatectomy; * Failure to demonstrate adequate nocturnal erectile function prior prostatectomy; * History of erectile dysfunction, priapism and Peyronie disease; * History of previous pelvic surgery, trauma or irradiation therapy; * Currently have an active implantable device; * Patient diagnosed with neurologic degenerative diseases that may negatively impact erectile functions; * Identification of technical or clinical limitation to properly apply the use of nerve-sparing techniques during operation; * Inability to understand and demonstrate device use instructions; * Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes who suffer peripheral neuropathy or other diabetes associated complications; * Patient unwillingness to engage in sexual activity; * Patient is currently participating in another clinical investigation that would serve as a contraindication to implant a neurostimulator device to augment erectile function; * Have participated in any drug or device trial in the last 4 weeks or plan to participate in any other drug or device study during the next 24 months; * Possess any other characteristics that, per the investigator's judgment, may increase the risk or impair data collection for the procedure/study; * Patient is a member of a vulnerable population (Vulnerable participants include those who lack consent capacity, including the mentally ill, prisoners, cognitively impaired participants, and employee volunteers).
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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How to take part
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The places running it
1 site. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Australian Prostate Centre
RECRUITINGNorth Melbourne, Victoria, 3051, Australia
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Epworth HealthCare
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGRichmond, Victoria, 3121, Australia
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Royal Melbourne Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3050, Australia
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St. Vincent's Private Hospital
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITINGFitzroy, Victoria, 3065, Australia
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