New ultrasound technique may better predict erection recovery after prostate surgery
NCT ID NCT05109208
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether a special ultrasound technique called vibroelastography can better assess erectile function recovery in men after prostate cancer surgery. The technique measures tissue stiffness, which may indicate scarring. Ten men with low-risk prostate cancer and good baseline erectile function will be enrolled. The goal is to see if adding this test to standard ultrasound provides useful information.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ultrasound vibroelastography (UVE)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could give doctors a better tool to predict and monitor erectile function recovery after prostate surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study (10 people) testing a diagnostic technique, not a treatment. It may not lead to any change in patient care.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 10 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Oct 2023
- Expected to finish
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Oct 2028
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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40 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria include: * Age \> 40 years * Clinically localized prostate cancer (American Urological Association Grade Groups 1-2; cT1c or cT2a-b; PSA \< 10) without clinic or imaging evidence of localized extra-prostatic or metastatic disease (i.e. AUA low and favorable intermediate risk prostate cancer) * International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) of ≥ 21 points at baseline (no or mild erectile dysfunction) * Patient-expressed interest in consultation for sexual function (erectile function) preservation/ optimization * Planned bilateral nerves-paring prostatectomy Exclusion criteria include: * Moderate or severe ED based in IIEF criteria (score \< 21) * History of prior pelvic or penile surgery * Current or prior androgen deprivation therapy * Planned non-nerve sparing prostatectomy
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
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