New home device aims to treat erectile dysfunction without drugs
NCT ID NCT06167733
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a device called VERTICA® that uses radio frequency energy to treat erectile dysfunction (ED). About 98 men with mild to moderate ED will use the device at home for 6 months, either the real device or a sham version. The goal is to see if the device improves erectile function safely compared to no treatment.
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Study facts
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- 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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201 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2023
- Expected to finish
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Dec 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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22 to 85 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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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: * Adult, heterosexual, males between 22 and 85 years of age * Subjects diagnosed with organic ED for at least 3 months, according to the American Urology Association (AUA) Guideline Statement 1 (as described in Section 8.1.1 of the study protocol). * Subjects with an IIEF-EF score between 11-21 * Steady relationship for at least 3 months * Subject is sexually active, with at least weekly sexual intercourse attempts or 6 times a month * Subject is willing to sign informed consent and follow study protocol procedures * Subject has a smartphone Exclusion Criteria: * Castrate and late onset hypogonadism * History of Priapism or Peyronie's Disease * Surgery or radiotherapy of the pelvic region * Anatomic penile deformations or penile prosthesis * Treatment with antiandrogens * Previous whole gland treatment of the prostate (Cryoablation, HIFU, external beam radiation of seed implantation, Radical prostatectomy any approach, etc.) * History of urothelial or colorectal cancer * Major neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal cord injury, pelvic neuropathy * Evidence of neurogenic bladder or an indwelling Foley catheter or clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) within 30 days * Subjects who are taking anticoagulation or anti-platelet therapy * History of psychiatric disorders, premature ejaculation and drug or alcohol abuse * Subjects who are incarcerated * Subjects who are cognitively challenged * Serious heart or lung disease * Pregnant partner
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States
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Optimal Health Miami
Aventura, Florida, 33180, United States
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Rachel Rubin MD
Bethesda, Maryland, 20814, United States
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San Diego Sexual Medicine
San Diego, California, 92120, United States
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University of California, Irvine Medical Center
Newport Beach, California, 92660, United States
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