Could stem cells restore erectile function? new trial tests the idea
NCT ID NCT07544537
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether stem cells from a patient's own bone marrow or fat can improve erectile dysfunction better than platelet-rich plasma or standard treatments. One hundred men with organic ED who did not respond to pills will receive one of these therapies. The goal is to see if regenerative medicine can offer a new option for this common condition.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- autologous mesenchymal stem cells (from bone marrow or fat) and platelet-rich plasma
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a regenerative treatment for erectile dysfunction that repairs tissue rather than just managing symptoms.
- What could go wrong
- This is a mid-stage trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Stem cell therapies are still experimental and long-term safety is unknown.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 2
Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.
- Participants
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100 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Sep 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
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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18 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 * Male sex, aged between 18 and 70 years. * Confirmed diagnosis of organic erectile dysfunction (e.g., vasculogenic, diabetic, or post-traumatic) for a duration of at least 6 months. * Documented resistance or inadequate response to first-line therapies, such as Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5i). * IIEF-5 (International Index of Erectile Function) score \< 21 at baseline. * Stable relationship with a partner for the duration of the study. * Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria * Psychogenic erectile dysfunction (not related to organic causes). * Anatomical deformities of the penis (e.g., Peyronie's disease, severe penile curvature, or fibrosis that prevents injection). * Uncontrolled systemic diseases, including decompensated diabetes mellitus (HbA1c \> 9%), severe cardiovascular disease, or uncontrolled hypertension. * History of pelvic malignancy (e.g., prostate or bladder cancer) or undergoing active radiation/chemotherapy. * Active infection (local or systemic) or skin diseases at the site of the intended injection. * Hematological disorders, such as severe anemia, coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, or current use of anticoagulants that cannot be safely paused. * Testosterone deficiency (Hypogonadism) that has not been stabilized by hormone replacement therapy. * History of drug or alcohol abuse that may interfere with study compliance. * Participation in another clinical trial involving experimental treatments for erectile dysfunction within the last 3 months.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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National Scientific Medical Center
Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan
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