Can a Patient's own blood components outperform daily ED pills?
NCT ID NCT07761806
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the penis, taking a daily oral erectile dysfunction medication (tadalafil 5 mg), or using both together can better improve erectile function in men with organic erectile dysfunction. About 75 men who have had the condition for at least six months will be randomly assigned to one of the three approaches. The study measures improvement using a standard questionnaire called the International Index of Erectile Function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and tadalafil 5 mg oral tablets, tested alone and in combination
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this could offer men with erectile dysfunction a more efficient, possibly lower-cost treatment option, potentially reducing the need for daily medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with a relatively small number of participants, so results may not apply to all men. PRP injections carry risks like pain or infection, and the combination may not prove better than either treatment alone.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2/3
Runs two stages together: whether the treatment works, then large-scale confirmation.
- Participants
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75 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
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: * Have a diagnosis of ED due to organic origin for at least 6 months prior to consent. * Sexually active in a stable, heterosexual relationship of more than three months duration. * Agree to attempt sexual intercourse at least 3 times per month for the duration of the study without being under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs. * Agree to comply with all study related tests/procedures. * provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous penile surgery of any kind (except circumcision ). * Previous history of penile fracture or priapism. * Psychogenic ED as determined by study investigator. * Anatomical (Peyronie's Disease or penile curvature that negatively influences sexual activity). * Patients using Intracavernosal Injection (ICI) for management of ED. * Patients with generalized polyneuropathy, or neurological conditions irrespective of cause, such as severe diabetes, multiple sclerosis or Parkinson's disease. * Have a serious comorbid illness/condition/behavior that, in the opinion of the investigator, may compromise the safety or compliance of the subject or preclude successful completion of the study. * Any history of significant psychiatric disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University Hospital
Cairo, Abbasia, Egypt
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